Mechanical Engineering (CM)

Keywords : Aeronautics, Automotive industry, Design, Railways, Modelling, Production, Quality, Structures, Thermodynamics, Transmission

Description and objectives

This department trains design engineers and focuses on the modelling, design and implementation of mechanical systems with a view to their sizing. The course combines the acquisition of computer and mathematical skills with the mastery of scientific and technological subjects. In addition, there are modules in economics, communication techniques, management and project management, which involve learning ways of working independently as well as in a group. The aim is to encourage future engineers to be creative and to be able to solve practical problems in a team, and to teach them how to lead and mobilise energies to fulfil the expectations of the corporate world. The 3rd year is given over to learning the scientific and technical skills attached to the job. It includes three types of courses : part one concerns general training (mathematics, computer science, communication, epistemology, languages and sport), part two involves basic training in mechanical engineering (continuum mechanics, solid mechanics, fluid mechanics, material vibration and resistance). Finally, part three relates to technology (design, power transmission, CAD, automation, industrial automation). This is completed by a one or two-month company placement. The 4th year is dedicated to an in-depth approach to digital simulation methods and techniques and working in project groups on industrial systems design. It includes general training (socio-economic courses, languages, presentation skills, project management), theoretical aspects applied to mechanical systems (thermodynamics, thermics, turbo-engines, lubrification), modelling tools (computational structures, integrated design tools) and mechanical design (automated systems design, robotics, hydraulic machines, engine technology, etc...). A laboratory placement is built in to allow students to use the project management tools and the theoretical and technological skills they have acquired. In the 5th year, students may choose from a range of modules corresponding to their professional career project. A final year project (300 hrs) is also carried out in collaboration with companies. During this final year, students are exposed to the latest techniques and innovative methods and tools with a view to industrial applications closely related to the experience acquired during the 5-to-6 month company placement. In the 5th year, students may spend one or two semesters abroad at a partner university.

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Sectors of activity and career prospects

Engineers trained in the Mechanical Engineering department are recruited by the major mechanical engineering companies in research and development or operating departments. Others join SME in administrative or management positions.

Sectors of activities :
- Automotive industry and automotive suppliers,
- Aeronautics,
- Shipbuilding,
- Rail transport,
- Equipment production,
- Manufacture of handling equipment, civil engineering, steel-making,
machine-tools,
- Nuclear industry,
- Environment,
- etc...
Companies : AIRBUS, ALCATEL, ALSTOM, ARCELOR-MITTAL, ASIATECH, BOET STOPSON, BOMBARDIER, CEA, CMD, COGEMA, COMAU, DASSAULT, EADS, ECL, EDF, FAURECIA, FCB, FOREST LINE, FRANCAISE DE MECANIQUE, GIAT INDUSTRIES, HISPANO SUIZA, IDESTYLE SA, MATRA, MESSIER-BUGATTI, NEU, ONERA, OTIS, PLASTIC OMNIUM, POCLAIN HYDRAULICS, PSA PEUGEOT-CITROËN, RENAULT SA, SAGEM SA, SIDEL, SKF, THALES, VALEO, VALLOUREC, VISTEON…

Research

During their final year, students may prepare a research master's degree alongside their engineering course. The faculty members are involved in the following research areas:Industrial mechanical systems modelling, micro-systems, fatigue, damage, breakage, thermomechanical behaviour, design optimisation, non-Newtonian fluids, structure-fluid coupling at the "Laboratoire de Mécanique de Lille" (LML) of the University of Science and Technology of Lille(USTL).

Projects and placements

PLACEMENTS

3rd year : 1 to 2-month "professional immersion" placement : during the summer.

4th year : 6-week laboratory placement linked to industry.

5th year : 4 to 6-month engineer placement

PROJECT

5th year : project in collaboration with a company. Placements and projects may be carried out in France or abroad.

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