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Bachelor in Microengineering

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Bachelor in Microengineering

Imbued with the DNA of the Jura Arc, the Microengineering program trains specialists in watchmaking, biomedical and industrial engineering whose skills are focused on precision.

Program

Whether in watchmaking, biomedical or industrial engineering, you specialize in the design and industrialization of high value-added and durable microengineering products. You appropriate unique know-how and cultivate the image of excellence of Swiss Made.

Majors

Watchmaking Engineering Major

The Jura Arc is the world centre of watchmaking. The Watchmaking Engineering program is unique in the world and focuses on innovation, added value and sustainability to guarantee the future of this centuries-old tradition.

As a watchmaking engineer, you design and develop mechanical and electronic movements, grand complications and watch casings for prestigious manufacturers.

You characterize, analyze and optimize the various functions of the watch, in order to make it more and more reliable and to make people desire to own a technical jewel.

Biomedical Engineering Major

Three centuries of watchmaking in the Jura Arc have woven microtechnologies into the region’s DNA. Medical technologies (bio and medtech) are its heirs.

As a biomedical engineer, you design and develop innovative and sustainable medical devices that integrate multiple technologies and comply with current regulations.

These devices, implantable or not, are used for therapeutic or diagnostic purposes, for curative, preventive or predictive medicine.

Industrial Process Engineering Major

The search for efficiency in industrial processes is based on the autonomy of manufacturing, both through the automation of production equipment and the LEAN approach, while merging the cultures of the physical and digital worlds.

As an industrial engineer, you manage and improve a company’s production lines by optimizing manufacturing and assembly processes.

You draw on skills in production engineering, robotics, quality control and production management to improve the performance of costs, quality and deadlines, in order to achieve operational excellence.

Students who choose to do a Bachelor’s thesis in a company wishing to carry out an improvement project can obtain Green Belt certification in Lean Management.

Content

The first year is mainly devoted to the basic training of the engineer.

The second year reviews the specific technologies of microengineering.

The third year deals in greater depth with techniques related to the chosen major.

20%Engineering sciences
12%Multidisciplinary projects
8%Humanities and society
18%Design and industrialization
19%Systèmes et instrumentation
23%Watchmaking Engineering or
Biomedical Engineering or
Industrial Engineering
Teaching areas

Watchmaking Engineering

You learn how to design or optimize the components of a watch, from its basic functions to the great complications that make luxury watchmaking one of Switzerland’s economic engines.

Biomedical Engineering

You learn how to design and optimize medical devices, portable or implantable, which are often connected, and you learn about the regulatory framework of the medtech world.

Industrial Engineering

You learn not only to understand, measure and optimize the various stages of a company’s value chain, from its suppliers to its end customers, but also to manage all manufacturing processes, while integrating environmental, economic and societal dimensions.

Student Projects

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Skills

During the Microengineering program, students develop skills in electronics, computer science, physics, microsystems and sensor technology, micromechanics and robotics, materials, as well as in the field of manufacturing.

Degree Awarded

Bachelor of Science HES-SO in Microengineering, mentioning the chosen major
180
ECTS

Duration and Organization of Studies

Full-time Curriculum

The Bachelor’s degree program lasts for 3 years (including the Bachelor’s thesis), a core curriculum and a choice of 3 specializations.

Part-time Curriculum

The Bachelor’s degree program takes place over 4 years, with 3 school days per week (including final year’s work), a core curriculum and a choice of 3 specializations.

Teaching Locations

Level 1: Neuchâtel or Delémont (choice of location)
Level 2: Neuchâtel and partially La Chaux-de-Fonds
Level 3: Neuchâtel and Le Locle/La Chaux-de-Fonds

Admission

Registration deadlines

31 May (Swiss and EU residents) – thereafter, admission is possible depending on the number of places available
31 March (non-Swiss and non-EU residents)

Fees

150 CHF – Registration
700 CHF – Tuition (per semester, Swiss students)
1 050 CHF – Tuition (per semester, foreign students)

Perspectives

The Microengineering program is in close relationship with the professional world, guaranteeing employability as project manager and development team leader in SMEs and groups specializing in microengineering products.

After completing this Bachelor’s program, you can also enrol in a Master’s program.

Watchmaking Engineering

Possible occupations:

  • design mechanical and electronic movements, grand complications and watch cases
  • characterize, analyze and optimize the various functionalities of a watch, make watchmaking products more reliable and create watchmaking innovation
  • design specific assembly and control means
  • design microengineering mechanisms in the field of fine watchmaking (casing, movement, complications)
  • develop test equipment in the watchmaking field to ensure quality control

Biomedical Engineering

Possible occupations:

  • design devices from sensors to final data processing
  • develop complex bioengineering microsystems for human use
  • manage the production chain of a medical device
  • ensure the quality management of the design and production of medical devices
  • provide technical support during the implementation and monitoring of a medical device

Industrial Engineering

Possible occupations:

  • design and improve production lines
  • manage team cells and autonomous teams
  • operational excellence specialist

Contact

Education Manager:
Jean-Claude Vuilleumier
+41 32 930 14 37
mic@he-arc.ch

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