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Electromechanical engineering

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  • $130,715

    Average salary

    (Genium360, Remuneration of engineering professionals in Quebec – Investigation report 2025-2026)

  • 4 years

    Duration of the bachelor’s degree in electromechanical engineering

  • ~100%

    Graduate employment rate

  • The most versatile engineering discipline there is.

    A hybrid of electrical and mechanical engineering, this program trains engineers capable of working on complex systems.

  • A job in aerospace or telecommunications—or…

    A versatile profile that opens doors in the most in-demand sectors.

  • Electronics AND mechanics

    Two disciplines in a single engineering field: double expertise, double impact.

What you will actually do

As an electromechanical engineer, you will design and optimize complex industrial systems.

  • Design, build, and analyze components and systems in industrial environments.
  • Assess the impact of technology and industrial production on people and the environment.
  • Handle electromechanical design, instrumentation, quality control, project management, and research and development.

Source: REPÈRES, the official school and career information website (in French)

Where do you see yourself

Electromechanical engineers work in a wide range of sectors, including energy, automotive, and mining.

  • Manufacturing sector
  • Mining sector
  • Metal and plastics processing sector
  • Automotive and road transportation sector
  • Energy sector
  • Engineering consulting firms
  • Federal and provincial government

Where to study

Universities offering the program

Université du Québec en Abitibi-Témiscamingue

Université du Québec à Rimouski

ROBOTICS, ENERGY, AEROSPACE — ALL DOORS ARE OPEN

The most sought-after profile among industrial employers.

Electromechanical engineers juggle two disciplines to design, test, and improve complex systems—from wind turbines to industrial robots. A highly sought-after dual expertise, with an employment rate close to 100%.

2 in 1

Electrical and mechanical in a single program

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Electromechanical engineers designed an indoor planter that automatically manages light, water, and nutrients. Fresh vegetables on your countertop, with zero gardening expertise required.

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