A recognized and highly sought-after programme
The ISMIN Engineering Degree – Systems, Microelectronics and Computer Engineering opens doors to many cutting-edge technological sectors.
ISMIN engineers are trained to design, develop, and integrate intelligent and secure systems, at the intersection of hardware and software.
This dual expertise, highly sought after in the job market, allows graduates to quickly advance to high value-added positions in industry, digital services, telecommunications, or research.
Quick and lasting professional integration
Employment figures confirm the strong appeal of the ISMIN profile.
| Key indicator | Result |
|---|---|
| Average starting salary, including bonuses and benefits | €44,000 / year |
| Employment rate | 97% within 6 months 75% before graduation |
| Average time to first employment | 10 days |
| Activity with an international dimension | 55 % |
| Company size | 40% in a large group 34% in an SME 26% in an intermediate-sized enterprise |
| Continuation to PhD | 11 % |
ISMIN engineers are recognized for their technical expertise, scientific rigor, and ability to lead innovation projects in complex environments.
Imagine your future. Discover ISMIN engineering professions.
ISMIN graduates work in a wide variety of high-potential technological fields:
🔹 Activity Sectors
- Microelectronics and nanotechnologies
- Embedded systems and connected objects (IoT)
- Bioelectronics and digital health
- Telecommunications and intelligent networks
- Energy systems and smart grids
- Cybersecurity and data protection
- Mobile applications, cloud, and artificial intelligence
🔹 Examples of Professions
| Role | Company Type / Mission |
|---|---|
| Electronic or Software Design Engineer | Development of embedded products, electronic boards, control software |
| R&D Engineer | Technological innovation, applied research, prototyping |
| Test and Validation Engineer | Evaluation of complex systems, functional safety |
| Technical Project Manager | Coordination of multidisciplinary teams, management of innovation projects |
| Systems or Data Engineer | Deployment of connected architectures, industrial data processing |
| Digital Technologies Consultant | Consulting, digital transformation, cybersecurity |
| Entrepreneur or Startup Founder | Creation of technological solutions with industrial or societal impact |
Transferable and Evolving Skills
ISMIN engineers combine technical expertise, methodological versatility, and behavioral agility.
This combination allows them to advance to positions of responsibility early in their careers.
Key skills developed during the programme:
- mastery of electronic and IT systems,
- understanding of industrial and societal challenges,
- project management and innovation,
- communication and intercultural management,
- analytical thinking, rigor, and creativity.
These qualities make ISMIN graduates particularly sought-after profiles for emerging professions in deep tech, the industry of the future, and digital transition.
A Globally-Oriented Career
International experience is an integral part of the ISMIN programme, and this openness extends into professional life.
More than half of young graduates work in an international context: collaborative projects, assignments abroad, multinational companies, or mobility within and outside Europe.
ISMIN alumni today work on five continents, in sectors as varied as aeronautics, energy, health, mobility, finance, or green technologies.
Partner Companies
Each year, large corporations, innovative SMEs, and startups collaborate with ISMIN engineering students for projects, internships, or recruitment.
Among the long-standing partners:
Airbus Helicopters, Accenture, Amadeus, Capgemini, Gemalto, Hewlett-Packard, RTE, Sopra Steria, STMicroelectronics, Thales Communication, Schneider Electric, and many others.
These collaborations help maintain the close link between education, research, and industry, at the heart of the Mines Saint-Étienne model.
The Alumni Network: an asset throughout one’s career
ISMIN graduates belong to a powerful and supportive community: Mines Saint-Étienne Alumni, integrated into the InterMines network, which brings together more than 30,000 engineers from Paris, Nancy, and Saint-Étienne.
This network offers:
- privileged access to job offers and career opportunities,
- support for professional mobility,
- events, regional and international groups,
- and intergenerational solidarity between students and alumni.
💬 Alumni Testimonials
“For 3 years, ISMIN students are prepared for very different professions; students are supported by the faculty, which allows them to modify their professional project under optimal conditions and towards very varied paths according to individual interests. ”
— Charlotte Castenau, ISMIN EI 2007 graduate
Operations Director at Alira Health
“The School provided me with real skills directly applicable in business.
The ISMIN programme is a valued brand and recognized by employers. ”
— Eva Rousseau, ISMIN EI 2010 graduate
Head of IT and Cybernetics Programme Implementation at BNP Paribas
“One foot in Gardanne, the other in Taiwan: my experience at Mines Saint-Étienne and National Chiao Tung University was a real springboard. I found a passion for the aerospace industry and a strong desire to pursue an international career. ”
— Camille Traineau, ISMIN EI 2008 graduate
Executive Sales Director – Logistics Services and Partnerships at Figeac Aero
