nad3ooo
I have'nt worked in Europe (UK) for 38 years so don't take what I am saying as gospel. I do know that in any European country if one is in Sructural, Civil for example, they do want pieces of paper in the form of an engineering licence just as they do in North America.
However, if you are industry exempt, just like North America, your pieces of paper become less important than skills and experience as time goes on. I cant remember the last time I was asked to show any credentials after having a few years experience in the workplace. Reputation follows you around and that's what generally counts. I found that after a while, a prospective employer didn't care if I went to MIT or the School of Hard Knocks as long as I did the job to the best of my ability and met his expectations.
I'm assuming you are young and this is begining to sound like an old man lecture. If you are serious about Europe, go for it. If you are using CATIA, I could also assume that you are in aircraft and there are lots of good oportunities in France for one place. Have you read the articles about Airbus leaving Boeing behind in the design and global sales of commercial aircraft. It can only do you more good than harm. Another good thing since the European Union is that most people apparently speak English as a second language which also removes a big barrier. Good Luck!
