In brief
Presentation
This program prepares engineers for the design and development of electric powertrains, with strong industry involvement and a focus on sustainable mobility. It combines in-depth technical training—covering batteries, electric machines, power electronics, and control systems—with hands-on experience through a work-study format. Graduates are ready to contribute to the energy transition in the automotive and transport sectors.
The benefits of the program
- Full focus on electric powertrains: Unlike most generalist or mixed programs, this curriculum is 100% dedicated to electrified mobility, with in-depth coverage of electric machines, batteries, power electronics, and control systems.
- Sustainability and systems approach: Environmental responsibility, circular economy, and life cycle thinking are embedded in both technical and project-based courses—training engineers to lead the energy transition.
- Use of data science, machine learning and AI in industrial projects to improve system diagnostics, control, and predictive maintenance.
- Industry-driven and hands-on: The program is co-designed with major industrial players (OEMs, suppliers, tech companies) to ensure immediate relevance. Courses are taught by experts from the field, and real-world projects are integrated throughout.
- High-level specialization, short time-to-degree: the program offers a fast track to specialization, directly aligned with industry expectations.
- Alternating school-company format: Delivered as a full apprenticeship (or continuous program), students split their time between academic learning and immersive experience in companies—accelerating their professional integration and operational readiness.
The key points of the program
Career prospects for graduates
Program & planning
Program content
- Design of electric powertrain systems: Ability to design and integrate batteries, electric machines, inverters, and control systems into full electric drivetrains.
- Mastery of core technologies: In-depth knowledge of electric motors, power electronics, battery technologies, thermal management, and system architecture.
- Modeling and simulation: Proficiency in using digital tools to model, simulate, and optimize electric powertrain performance and efficiency.
- System integration and testing: Skills in integrating components into complex systems, performing functional validation, and calibrating systems for safety and performance.
- Data analysis and AI: Application of data-driven approaches (including machine learning) to improve system diagnostics, control, and predictive maintenance.
- Project management and teamwork: Experience in managing technical projects, working in interdisciplinary teams, and communicating effectively in a professional environment.
- Sustainability and ethics: Understanding of environmental impacts, circular economy principles, and the role of engineers in addressing societal challenges
Program schedule
The two examples of schedules shown below correspond to the most frequently encountered cases:
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a 16-month continuous program for students with a 4- or 5-year degree;
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an alternating school/company 16-month program.
Other possible case:
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22-month alternating school/company program for students in their penultimate year of a major European school or university having signed a double-degree agreement with IFP School.
Career opportunities
Graduates of the powertrain engineering program are highly sought after in the automotive and transportation industries, particularly in the rapidly growing electric mobility sector.
Main employment sectors (based on recent graduate data): :
- automotive manufacturers
- Tier-one suppliers and equipment manufacturers
- Spécialistes de l'énergie ou des batteries, start-up et laboratoires de R&D
- Energy or battery specialists, start-ups, and R&D laboratories
Exemples de rôles professionnels :
- Ingénieur systèmes de transmission
- Ingénieur en conception ou intégration de batteries
- Ingénieur en conception de machines électriques
- Ingénieur en électronique de puissance
- Ingénieur en essais, validation et étalonnage
- Ingénieur en simulation ou en contrôle (développement basé sur des modèles)
- Analyste de données ou ingénieur en IA spécialisé dans la mobilité
- Ingénieur de projet en développement de véhicules électriques
Grâce à l'immersion professionnelle poussée et aux liens étroits avec l'industrie tout au long du programme, les diplômés trouvent généralement un emploi avant ou juste après l'obtention de leur diplôme.