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.
Kelly Baratko
A.S., Three Rivers Community College; B.S., Eastern Connecticut State UniversityWorkforce and Community Education – Student Services Division Continuing Education Aide(860) 215-9276 KBaratko@threerivers.edu
Kem Barfield, Ed.D.
B.S., Southern Illinois University; M.S. University of New Haven; Ed.D., Capella UniversityAcademics and Student Services Campus Dean of Students and Faculty(860) 215-9210 KBarfield1@threerivers.edu
Todd Barry, Ph.D.
B.A., Princeton University; J.D., University of Connecticut; Ph.D., University of ConnecticutEnglish and Communication Department Professor of EnglishFaculty Office Hours (860) 215-9406 TBarry@threerivers.edu
Vandana Basu, Ph.D.
B.A., Vassar College; Ph.D., University of ConnecticutMathematics and Science Department Associate Professor of ChemistryFaculty Office Hours (860) 215-9429 VBasu@threerivers.edu
Tom Bayley
B.S., Texas A&M University; M.A., U.S. Naval War CollegeAdministrative Services Associate Dean of Campus Operations(860)-215-9296 tbayley@threerivers.edu
Stanley Beckford, Ed.D.
A.S., Three Rivers Community College, B.S., College of Saint Rose, M.S., Eastern Connecticut State University, Ed.D., University of HartfordAdvising Center, Student Services Division Guided Pathways Advisor I(860) 215-9275 sbeckford@threerivers.edu
Jon Brammer
B.A., University of California-Santa Barbara; M.A., University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee; M.A., Sacred Heart UniversityTutoring Center Writing Center CoordinatorFaculty Office Hours (860) 215-9214 JBrammer@threerivers.edu
Phyllis Brown
A.S., Commonwealth College of Virginia; A.S. Three Rivers Community CollegeAdministrative Services Financial Clerk – Cashier(860) 215-9217 PBrown@threerivers.edu
Amanda Caffary
B.A., University of Connecticut; M.A., University of Massachusetts Boston; M.A., University College LondonAcademic Division Director of Educational Technology(860) 215-9295 ACaffary@threerivers.edu
Shaylah Carbone
TRCC & QVCCHuman Resources HR Generalist860-215-9212 scarbone@commnet.edu
Pamela Carroll
B.A., Merrimack College; Ed.M., Harvard University; Licensed School Social Worker/School Adjustment CounselorHumanities and Social Sciences Department Professor of PsychologyFaculty Office Hours (860) 215-9412 PCarroll@threerivers.edu
Michael Carta
B.A., M.S., University of DaytonMathematics and Science Department Department Chair and Professor of ChemistryFaculty Office Hours (860) 215-9413 MCarta@threerivers.edu
Jessica Castillejo
Registrar’s OfficeStudent Services Division Enrollment Management Specialist(860) 215-9290 jessica.castillejo@ctstate.edu
Ronda Charette
Academic Division Academic Division Secretary(860) 215-9301 RCharette@threerivers.edu
Abida Chaudhary
A.S.N., Capital Community College; B.S.N., Capella University; M.S.N., Capella University; Post Masters Certificate in FNP ARPN, Carson Newman University; D.N.P., Capella UniversityNursing and Allied Health Department Assistant Professor of NursingFaculty Office Hours (860) 215-9463 AChaudhary@trcc.commnet.edu
Nicole Colter
B.A., City College of New York; M.S. Buffalo State CollegeBusiness and Technologies Department InstructorFaculty Office Hours (860) 215-9423 ncolter@trcc.commnet.edu
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*Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics
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