Formations
A broad-based education to meet the challenges of a changing world
In a professional environment characterised by complex projects, rapidly evolving technologies and organisational transformation, companies are seeking candidates capable of bridging technical, human, economic and environmental dimensions.
The Speak & Act article thus highlights the growing role of the generalist engineer: an agile professional capable of understanding complex systems, working with multidisciplinary teams and supporting business transformation.
At ESTIA, this approach translates into a practical teaching method focused on projects, innovation, international engagement and close links with industry.
Three ESTIA alumni, three inspiring career paths
Speak & Act highlights three ESTIA graduates whose careers illustrate the wealth and diversity of opportunities opened up by a general engineering degree.
A 2021 graduate of ESTIA, Axel Beau now works at Christian Dior Couture as a Project Manager for RTW & Haute Couture. Acting as a link between the industrial and IT teams, he supports the transformation of working methods and contributes to the deployment of tools essential to the creation of the collections. His career path demonstrates how the skills of a general engineer can be applied to sectors of excellence such as haute couture.
Also a 2021 graduate, Lucie Bollenbach works at Decathlon as a textile engineer. Her role involves developing products designed for practical use, taking into account performance, comfort, sustainability and production costs. Her career highlights the importance of a holistic view of the product, informed by technical considerations, end-use and environmental impact.
Finally, Simon Dabadie, who graduated from ESTIA in 2015, embodies the profile of the engineer-entrepreneur. After completing a double degree at Cranfield University, he launched his project through ESTIA Entreprendre and founded DAB Motors, a brand of customisable electric motorbikes. His career path illustrates the ability of ESTIA graduates to move from idea to prototype, and then to industrial development, drawing in particular on ESTIA’s technology platforms, such as Compositadour and Addimadour.
Building your own career path
Through these three testimonials, the article highlights that a general engineering school does not prepare students for a single profession, but rather equips them with the ability to adapt. ESTIA graduates can thus move into very different sectors, take on leadership roles, start their own businesses or pursue international careers.
These career paths demonstrate that a general engineering education is a real springboard for building a unique, open and evolving professional trajectory.
At ESTIA, this ambition is built on a daily basis through training rooted in the real world, practical projects, a strong international outlook, work-study programmes, entrepreneurship and close links with businesses.
