Press release | Industry Week 2024 | CSF Electronique
Industry Week | The French electronics industry at the heart of innovation: an attractive sector for talent
A strategic and essential sector
Electronic chips are invisible, but present everywhere. They play a fundamental role in providing key technological solutions, notably for the emergence of innovations in carbon emissions reduction and energy savings.
Cross-functional and essential to the success of the digital revolution and the energy transition, the French electronics industry is the industrial foundation of an increasingly intelligent and connected world. It lies at the heart of France’s industrial dynamic, and is a major driver of industrial competitiveness. It is also one of the cornerstones of France’s strategic and economic sovereignty, contributing to our technological independence.
Manufacturing electronic solutions (components, printed circuits and connectors) in France ensures the resilience of value chains in a wide range of economic sectors (automotive, aeronautics, industrial applications, consumer electronics, connected objects, telecommunications, household appliances), including strategic and sovereign sectors (medical, space, sensitive communications).
France is one of the world’s leading powers in microelectronics, with a dynamic, innovative ecosystem of industrial, academic and scientific collaborators. The French electronics industry stands out for its dynamism and innovations, which make it essential and strategic for meeting the major societal challenges of digitalization and decarbonization.
With sales of 18 billion euros by 2023 and a strong international presence, the French electronics industry is a global player. A pioneer in innovation that transcends borders, it directly employs 80,000 people, with a total of 170,000 indirect jobs.
A sector at the heart of innovation
In a complex geostrategic context, and in order to secure the supply of strategic industrial sectors, the European Union and France have decided to strengthen their position in the electronics sector through the European Chips Act and the France 2030 plan. Affirming its commitment to meeting global challenges while constantly reinventing its processes and solutions to remain at the forefront of innovation and technology, the French electronics industry is fully mobilized to contribute to these ambitions.
The electronics industry is evolving towards more intelligent, compact and energy-efficient solutions, responding to today’s societal and environmental challenges, and these ecological innovations are at the heart of the industry’s commitment to a responsible future, proposing solutions that promote automation, electrification and optimized resource management.
By resolutely committing itself to sustainable innovation and anticipating tomorrow’s needs, the French electronics industry is shaping a future where technology and responsibility go hand in hand, in the service of a more intelligent, connected and environmentally-friendly world.
Dynamic recruitment and exciting career prospects
With 8,000 researchers and 18,000 vacancies to be filled over three years (Kyu 2021 study), not to mention the many work-study and internship positions available, the French electronics industry is a fast-growing sector offering a wealth of opportunities. As a major player in innovation, this sector represents a stimulating environment for talented individuals looking for a challenge.
Ongoing investment in training and skills development underpins this growth, attracting skilled professionals and incubating promising start-ups. The electronics industry is characterized by a setting where innovation is constant, and where careers can flourish through a multitude of exciting projects.
Join the electronics industry in this technological adventure
To coincide with Industry Week, the French electronics industry invites you to explore the exciting prospects offered by this key sector. The electronics industry relies on a wide variety of professions, such as: technician, hard development engineer, CAD router, assistant engineer, model maker, methodist, test solutions developer, production operator, clean room operator, SMD automated line operator, production technician, quality control technician, electronic components buyer.