Career prospects

The PhD Program in Industrial Engineering aims to train highly qualified professionals, addressing the need to develop skilled young researchers in an interdisciplinary field that is inherently engineering-focused and of increasing technical and economic relevance. The program offers numerous career opportunities within sectors of Industrial Engineering aligned with its educational objectives. In particular, the PhD program prepares individuals capable of independently conducting methodological and/or experimental research and applying their acquired knowledge to the needs of industrial companies, service firms, universities, research centers, and public or private institutions. PhD graduates may find employment in various sectors, including manufacturing companies, plant engineering enterprises, automation and robotics industries, and organizations involved in energy production and conversion. Furthermore, thanks to the interdisciplinary training provided, a PhD in Industrial Engineering will possess specialized skills in designing, developing, and managing systems and facilities that require maximum operational reliability. This ensures performance, productivity, product quality, and safety compliance with current regulations. Additional career paths include self-employment, academic positions, and roles within public research institutions. The program’s faculty and academic board maintain strong connections with numerous companies interested in collaboration and in offering professional opportunities to PhD candidates, both in Italy and abroad. In academia, several graduates from previous cohorts currently hold positions as university research fellows, adjunct professors, researchers, and associate professors at Italian and international universities