Program Overview

Master's Program in Mechanical Engineering, Specialization: Design of Mechanical Systems

The Design of Mechanical Systems specialization aims to provide professionals with the necessary skills to work in the field of mechanical design of complex systems, from design offices to manufacturing methods.

General Information

Pedagogy

• Responsibles: Aurelien MAUREL
• Objectives: The program aims to provide professionals with the necessary skills to work in the field of mechanical design of complex systems, including:
  • Conducting technical studies (choosing technological solutions, dimensioning, finite element calculation, design, and manufacturing)
  • Contributing to the development of new products and manufacturing processes
  • Providing technical advice and assistance to clients
  • Managing and directing research and development studies
• Prerequisites: A master's degree or engineering degree with a focus on mechanics or mechanical engineering
• Formation and Research: Graduates are mainly employed in the PACA, Rhône-Alpes, and Grand Ouest regions, with over 80% hired on a permanent contract within six months of graduation, at an average salary of 33,500 euros. Some graduates may pursue a thesis on topics related to system and structure simulation, including mechanical links or complex interfaces.

Program Details

• Registration Regimes: This program is accessible in initial training, continuing education, and professionalization contracts
• Skills to Acquire: Graduates will acquire skills in mechanics, allowing them to:
  • Establish a functional specification based on a needs analysis
  • Design, dimension, and manufacture mechanical systems
  • Create numerical models (CAO and CFAO) of systems
  • Write detailed calculation notices justifying their solution choices
  • Experiment with prototypes
  • Evaluate pre-projects and projects (technically and financially) by writing a pre-study file
  • Evaluate return on investment (costs, profitability)
  • Coordinate and manage a study project globally
  • Lead and direct teams and personnel
• Targeted Professions:
  • Conception and design of mechanical products
  • Management and engineering of industrial research and development studies
  • Technical intervention in research and development studies
  • Technical and professional teaching
• NSF Domains:
  • Product design (without other indication); industrial design
  • Studies, projects, design in mechanical construction
  • Studies, projects, design in mechanical construction

Program Responsibilities

• Program Directors: Aurelien MAUREL