As a design engineer, you work alongside other specialists to design and develop individual components and assemblies for devices, machines, and systems. You work on a computer to create documents relating to manufacturing, fitting, testing, and production processes for use in both operations and advertising contexts.

The following activities are typically involved in a career as a design engineer:

• Producing drawings
• Producing parts lists
• Documenting projects
• Revising drawings

Prerequisites for this career path:

• High school diploma or equivalent
• Satisfactory/good grades in mathematical subjects
• Logical thinking
• An interest in math, physics, and geometry
• Good spatial awareness
• Attention to detail and a strong work ethic
• Good computer skills

Length of study
The basic vocational training to become a design engineer lasts 4 years

Your training program will be adapted over the four years in line with your school timetable so that you are able to combine the theoretical and practical elements of the course. At the end of your studies, you will be in an ideal position to successfully enter the job market thanks to the skills you have learned as part of your training.

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