I chose to come to TRCC for the Mechanical Engineering program and found everyone here helpful. My professor even helped me get an internship at Pratt and Whitney, where I was offered a job after graduation.
Jogaintz Ledoux, Mechanical Engineering Technology, A.S. ’19
The Mechanical Engineering Technology program will prepare you to be technicians and designers for employment in industry through specialized training and education in statics, machine design, fluid dynamics, and thermodynamics, with an emphasis on the design, manufacturing, testing and development of various products, machines and systems. You will have hands-on education and training in state-of-the-art laboratories, on the most sophisticated equipment available. You will be prepared to work alongside engineers in research, sales, or manufacturing industries, and be highly marketable for many different types of industries. Currently nationwide trends indicate that the number of mechanical job openings far exceeds the number of graduates. This program will prepare you for transfer to four-year institutions, especially four-year engineering technology programs.
Special Opportunities
The Mechanical Engineering Technology program has a co-op option that allows the student to work while substituting the work experience for a technical elective. Many local industries are actively seeking and obtaining the Mechanical co-op student.
Career Options
CAD Operators
Quality Control Specialists
Robotic Technicians
Sales Representatives
Design Technicians
Testing Technicians
Easy Transfer Options
Bismark State College
Central Connecticut State University
Eastern Connecticut State University
Fairfield University
Sacred Heart University
Southern Connecticut State University
University of Bridgeport
University of Connecticut
University of New Haven
University of Saint Joseph
Western Connecticut State University
Related Degrees & Certificates
Because you are interested in the Mechanical Engineering Technology, A.S., you might want to look at these programs, too.
Electrical Engineering Technology, A.S.
Engineering Science, A.S.
General Engineering Technology, A.A.S
Manufacturing Engineering Technology, A.S.
Mathematics Studies, A.A. – CSCU Pathway Transfer Degree
See below for a list of all full-time Department Faculty. Please note that not all listed faculty may teach courses related to this specific degree or certificate program.
Anwar Abu-Shayed
A.S., Westchester Community College; B.S., M.S., Mercy CollegeInformation Technology Campus Director of Information Technology(860) 215-9225 anwar.abushayed@ctstate.edu
Elizabeth M Allen
B.A., B.S., Miami University; M.A., Central Connecticut State UniversityMathematics and Science Department Professor of MathematicsFaculty Office Hours (860) 215-9452 EAllen@threerivers.edu
Kevin Amenta
B.A., Hofstra University; M.S., Quinnipiac UniversityEnglish and Communication Department Professor of Graphic Design and CommunicationFaculty Office Hours (860) 215-9402 KAmenta@threerivers.edu
Karen Amor
A.D.N., Three Rivers Community College; B.S., University of Guelph; M.S.N, Sacred Heart University; RNNursing and Allied Health Department Associate Professor of NursingFaculty Office Hours (860) 215-9403 KAmor@threerivers.edu
Cynthia Andeen
Advising, Student Services Division Secretary I(860) 215-9201 & (860) 215-9017 CAndeen@threerivers.edu
Lori A Angel
A.S., Three Rivers Community-Technical CollegeHuman Resources Office Assistant Human Resources(860) 215-9202 LAngel@threerivers.edu
Olan V Angulo
A.S., Three Rivers Community CollegeInformation Technology Network Manager(860) 215-9203 OAngulo1@threerivers.edu
Kumar Appadwedula
A.S., Three Rivers Community-Technical College; B.S., Southern Connecticut State University; M.L.S., Southern Connecticut State UniversityLibrary Library Assistant(860) 215-9204 KAppadwedula@threerivers.edu
Brittany Appleton
B.S.N., Central Connecticut State University; M.S.N., Southern New Hampshire UniversityNursing and Allied Health Assistant Professor of NursingFaculty Office Hours (860) 215-9506 brittany.appleton@ctstate.edu
Cynthia L Arpin
A.D.N., Three Rivers Community College; B.S., M.S.N., University of Hartford; Ed.D., Southern Connecticut State University;Nursing and Allied Health Department Director of Nursing and Allied Health(860) 215-9460 CArpin@threerivers.edu
María Celeste Arrieta, J.D.
B.A., J.D., University of Morón, Buenos Aires, Argentina; M.A., University of ConnecticutEnglish and Communication Department Professor of Foreign LanguageFaculty Office Hours (860) 215-9404 MArrieta@threerivers.edu
Betty C. Baillargeon
A.S., Three Rivers Community College, B.A., Eastern Connecticut State UniversityOffice of the President Director of Institutional Advancement(860) 215-9207 BBaillargeon@threerivers.edu
Dyann Baker
A.A., Three Rivers Community College; B.A., M.B.A., University of New HavenAdministrative Services Associate Director of Finance(860) 215-9254 dbaker@threerivers.edu
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*Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics
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