Specialization
Innovation & Management Engineer Cycle
The Engineer Innovation & Management Cycle of ECE prepares you to design and manage the digital transformation of industrial companies, in the era of Industry 4.0 and 5.0.
- Obtain an engineering degree from ECE issued by the Commission des Titres d’Ingénieur
- Master IoT, digital twins, and industrial AI
- Integrate into the dynamic industrial fabric of the Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes region
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Drive the industry of tomorrow
What is the Innovation & Management Engineering Program at ECE ?
Understanding industry to better transform it
The history of industrial organization, its contemporary challenges, and its technological transformations form the starting point of the training. You develop a global vision of the issues of Industry 4.0 and 5.0: automation, digital continuity, lean management, and industrial information systems. This industrial culture is essential for designing truly tailored digital solutions to meet on-the-ground constraints.
You also learn to work with advanced digital fabrication tools: 3D printing, alternative manufacturing techniques, and computer-aided design.
- Master the fundamentals of lean management and continuous improvement.
- Design digital manufacturing systems.
- Analyze the performance of industrial information systems.
Connect machines, manage smart factories
IoT platforms, industrial communication networks, and edge computing are at the core of your learning. You learn to deploy complete IoT architectures, interface physical devices with digital systems, and supervise connected production environments in real time.
Industrial automation completes this expertise by providing you with the keys to manage complex control-command systems.
- Deploy industrial IoT platforms and edge and cloud architectures.
- Program and supervise industrial automation systems.
- Interface physical equipment with digital systems.
Simulate, anticipate, optimize
Digital twins allow you to model physical systems, simulate their behavior, and anticipate failures before they occur.
You master computer-aided design and manufacturing tools, 3D printing, and immersive technologies (VR, AR, XR). These materials give you the ability to intervene throughout the entire lifecycle of an industrial product, from design to predictive maintenance.
- Model and simulate industrial systems with digital twins.
- Design prototypes using advanced digital manufacturing tools.
- Deploy immersive VR, AR, and XR environments in industrial contexts.
Extracting value from industrial data
In 3 years, you dive into artificial intelligence and data technologies applied to production environments. You use Python for data science, deploy computer vision models on production lines, and analyze the performance of industrial systems in real-time.
An industrial hackathon on real cases validates all of these skills in professional conditions.
- Develop AI models applied to industrial processes.
- Utilize Python and data science tools for industrial analysis.
- Deploy computer vision solutions in production environments.
Our Training Programs
The Engineer Innovation & Management Cycles at ECE
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- 4- Year Degree
Engineering Cycle – Major in Digital Transformation & Innovation
Testimonial
Our students are satisfied
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I was lucky enough to take part in the Innovatech Challenge—it was an incredible experience. I stepped out of my comfort zone, gained confidence in public speaking, learned to collaborate with people from very different backgrounds, and discovered just how much innovation is, above all, a human adventure. I’m leaving with some memorable connections and a strong desire to do it all over again.
Satine Sainte-Rose
The professions
Career opportunities in an Engineering Cycle for Innovation & Management
You graduate with a rare profile, at the intersection of digital and industry. The most strategic sectors are waiting for you: automotive, aerospace, energy, logistics, defense, process industry.
Study in the heart of a major city in France
Campus of Lyon
Facilities designed to support your studies
Inaugurated in 2025, the Citadelle building offers spaces fully designed for new ways of learning and collaborating.
The most comprehensive training offer from 1st year undergrauate to 3rd year undergraduate
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Do you have questions about the Engineer Innovation & Management Cycle at ECE? Here you can find the most helpful answers. Our team is available to discuss with you.
Discover our programs in Innovation and Management
The Engineer Innovation & Management Cycle prepares you for high-impact careers at the intersection of digital technology and industry. You will aim for sought-after positions in fields as diverse as automotive, aerospace, energy, or defense.
The job opportunities cover several job families:
- Digital Transformation Project Manager / Industry 4.0
- Digital Industry Consultant
- Lean Engineer / Continuous Improvement
- Industrial Computing and Automation Engineer
- Data Architect Industry 4.0
- Predictive Maintenance Engineer
- Business Analyst Industry 4.0
- Software developer for the industry
Your dual skill set in digital and industrial sectors sets you apart in the job market. Partner companies of ECE open their doors to you as soon as you finish your studies.
The program is structured over two years of teaching, accessible in the 4th year of the Engineering Cycle. The 2nd year courses establish fundamental knowledge in industry and digital aspects. The 3rd year deepens the understanding of data and AI technologies applied to production environments.
The program covers several major thematic blocks:
- Cultural adaptation to the industrial world and lean management.
- IoT, edge platforms, and cloud computing.
- Digital twins and immersive technologies VR/AR/XR.
- Computer-aided design and manufacturing.
- Artificial intelligence and industrial data science.
- Industrial information systems and computer vision.
The core curriculum also includes language courses, management, and humanities, complemented by minors and deepening options based on your personal project.
Yes. Entrepreneurship is a fundamental aspect of the Engineer Innovation & Management program. You develop innovative strategies, design new solutions, and learn to implement them with a value creation perspective.
The educational activities include industrial hackathons, team projects, and real-life simulations. Additionally, ECE has La Fabrik, its incubator dedicated to creating impactful projects. You can develop your personal project with:
- Support from mentors and industry experts.
- Access to resources dedicated to innovation and entrepreneurship.
- A network of partner companies active in industry and digital sectors.
Students who thrive in the Engineer Innovation & Management program have a strong scientific background, practical skills, and a genuine curiosity for industrial environments. The desire to understand how systems work and to bring new digital solutions to them is essential.
Do you identify with this profile:
- You enjoy managing complex technical projects.
- You are attracted to new industrial technologies.
- You have knowledge in computer science or engineering sciences.
- You wish to combine technical skills with a strategic vision.
- You are curious about sustainability and industrial resilience issues.
To join the Engineer Innovation & Management program, here is how to prepare your application file. Admissions for initial training are conducted via the Avenir competition. Applications for apprenticeships are submitted directly on the ECE platform, outside of Parcoursup.
Your application is evaluated based on several criteria:
- Your academic and scientific background.
- Your professional project in the fields of industry and digital technology.
- Your motivation for new industrial technologies.
- Your ability to develop strategies in complex environments.
The school studies each profile individually. The interview is an opportunity to show your curiosity about the challenges of industrial transformation and your desire to take concrete action.
Yes. The teachings of the Engineering Cycle in Innovation & Management are largely provided by active professionals. Industry 4.0 engineers, digital transformation directors, industrial strategy consultants: these experts bring a concrete perspective on the realities of the sector.
These interventions cover various themes:
- The IoT platforms deployed in real industrial environments.
- Digital transformation strategies in large companies.
- New practices for sustainable manufacturing and 3D printing.
- Risk management and industrial cybersecurity.
This direct link with the professional world enriches your theoretical knowledge and accelerates your employability.
The engineering diploma from ECE, recognized by the CTI, is a degree at the Bac+5 level. It allows you to pursue further studies towards a specialized master’s, a doctorate, or an advanced research program. Pathways exist to master’s programs in innovation management, industrial marketing, or digital transformation strategies at partner institutions in France and internationally.
Grenoble INP, a reference in the field of engineering sciences, is among the institutions with which academic collaborations are possible. ECE relies on a network of 142 partner universities across 4 continents to enrich your curriculum beyond the engineering diploma.
Yes. The Engineer Innovation & Management program is available full-time and through apprenticeship at the Lyon campus. This schedule allows you to alternate periods of training and immersion in the company, to build concrete professional experience while completing your engineering degree from ECE, recognized by the CTI.
The activities assigned to apprentices focus on high-stakes missions:
- Deployment of IoT solutions on production lines.
- Participation in projects for creating digital transformation tools.
- Development of continuous improvement strategies.
- Contribution to predictive maintenance projects.
Yes. The Engineer Innovation & Management program at ECE is taught in English, which directly prepares you to thrive in international industrial environments.
Industry 4.0 is a global movement: the technologies, standards, and tools you master are deployed in factories all over the world.
The school supports you in this opening thanks to:
- 142 partner universities across 4 continents.
- 40 international double degrees.
- Internships of 4 to 6 months available abroad.
- An active alumni network in international industrial groups.
Without a doubt. The global Industry 4.0 market was estimated at $205.91 billion in 2025, with an expected annual growth of 16.3% until 2034 (Fortune Business Insights 2025 – fortunebusinessinsights.com). Industrial companies have an urgent need for engineers capable of driving their digital transformation.
Choosing the Innovation & Management Engineer Cycle at ECE positions you for promising careers with:
- Opportunities in various and rapidly changing fields.
- An attractive salary level from the first years (between €35,000 and €45,000 gross/year for a beginner).
- A career path evolving towards management and consulting positions.
- A key role in the new industrial strategies of large companies.