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Department of Engineering Physics
Physicist engineer profession
The Engineering Physicist uses the laws of physics to solve daily problems encountered by engineers. Therefore, he is a physicist and an engineer at the same time. One of the main purposes of an engineering physicist is to make the connection between people working in the fields of science and technology. The Engineering Physicist works in many different high-tech companies and laboratories, performing R&D or engineering tasks.
Some of our graduates are: Project Engineers, R&D Engineers, technical representatives of companies, Chief Executive Officers, company founders (EXFO, ITF and many more), Research Scientists, Science Journalists , College (CÉGEP) and University Professors...
Many companies hire graduates in Engineering Physics. Some of our graduates have joined : the Canadian Nuclear Safety Commission, L3-MAPPS, IBM Canada, Corning, Dalsa Semiconductor, the Atomic Energy for Canada Limited, EXFO, Forensic Technology, Hydro-Québec, the National Optics Institute, ITF labs, JDS Uniphase, Perkin-Elmer Optoelectronics, TéraXion, and many others!