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.
Mark Comeau
A.S., Thames Valley State Technical College; B.S., B.Arch., Roger Williams University; M.S., Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute. Licensed-Registered Architect, CT, RI, NY NCARB Board CertifiedBusiness and Technologies Department Department Chair & Professor of Construction TechnologyFaculty Office Hours (860) 215-9415 MComeau@threerivers.edu
Denise Cortegiano
B.S., St. John’s University; B.S.N., Wagner College; M.S.N., University of Hartford; RNNursing and Allied Health Department Associate Professor of NursingFaculty Office Hours (860) 215-9231 DCortegiano@threerivers.edu
Tia D’Alessandro
B.A., Rhode Island College; M.A., University of HartfordEnglish and Communication Instructor of English and CommunicationFaculty Office Hours (860) 215-9461 tdalessandro@threerivers.edu
Dean of Academic and Student Affairs
Academic Division and Student Services(860) 215-9210 (860) 215-9900
Terrence Delaney, Ph.D.
B.A., Eastern Connecticut State University; M.A., Ph.D., Clark UniversityHumanities and Social Sciences Department Department Chair & Professor of HistoryFaculty Office Hours (860) 215-9422 TDelaney@threerivers.edu
Arnie M Delarosa
A.S., Thames Valley Community College; A.S., B.A., Wentworth UniversityFacilities Director of Facilities(860) 215-9236 ADelarosa@threerivers.edu
Michele L Deveau
A.A., Mitchell College; B.A. Eastern Connecticut State UniversityLibrary Library Assistant(860) 215-9243 MDeveau@threerivers.edu
Tracy L Dickson
B.A., Saint Joseph College; M.A.L.S., Wesleyan UniversityAdvising Center, Student Services Division Interim Campus Advising Lead(860) 215-9320 TDickson@threerivers.edu
Victoria Holdridge DiFilippo
B.S., University of New Hampshire; M.S., School for International TrainingEnglish and Communication Department Professor of English as a Second LanguageFaculty Office Hours (860) 215-9466 VDiFilippo@threerivers.edu
Stephanie Doody
B.S.N., Eastern Connecticut State University; M.S.N., Sacred Heart University; RNNursing and Allied Health Department Assistant Professor of NursingFaculty Office Hours (860) 215-9513 sdoody@trcc.commnet.edu
William Dopirak Jr.
A.S., Mohegan Community College; B.S., Eastern Connecticut State University; M.A. Central Connecticut State UniversityMathematics and Science Department Professor of Natural SciencesFaculty Office Hours (860) 215-9424 WDopirak@threerivers.edu
James Doran
Business and Technologies Department Full Time Lecturer of Engineering ScienceFaculty Office Hours (860) 215-9469 JDoran@threerivers.edu
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Carol Emmerthal
B.S.N., University of Connecticut; M.S.N, University of PhoenixNursing and Allied Health Department Professor of NursingFaculty Office Hours (860) 215-9510 CEmmerthal@threerivers.edu
Financial Aid Office
Student Services(860) 215-9040 (860) 215-9902 financialaidhelp@threerivers.edu
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*Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics
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