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.
Solomon Fissha
M.A., Central Connecticut State UniversityMathematics and Science Department InstructorFaculty Office Hours (860) 215-9512 sfissha@trcc.commnet.edu
Amanda Fitzgerald
B.S.N., Rhode Island College; M.S.N., Sacred Heart University; RNNursing and Allied Health Department Associate Professor of NursingFaculty Office Hours (860) 215-9482 afitzgerald@trcc.commnet.edu
Cheryl Gilot
B.S.N., Southern Connecticut State University; M.S.N., University of HartfordNursing and Allied Health Department Professor of NursingFaculty Office Hours (860) 215-9445 CGilot@threerivers.edu
Juwan Givens
Student Services Division Director of Student Activities(860) 215-9331 juwan.givens@ctstate.edu
Kathleen S Gray
B.A., University of Connecticut; M.S., Southern Connecticut State UniversityAdvising Center, Student Services Division Guided Pathways Advisor 1(860) 215-9248 KGray@threerivers.edu
Janet Hagen
B.S., Minnesota State University; M.A., St. Cloud State UniversityEnglish and Communication Department Professor of English and Women’s StudiesFaculty Office Hours (860) 215-9433 JHagen@threerivers.edu
Traci Hastings
B.A., Central Connecticut State UniversityAcademic Division, Student Services Division, Workforce and Community Education College Career Pathways Coordinator(860) 215-9285 THastings@threerivers.edu
Zoë Hayn
A.A., Three Rivers Community College; B.F.A., M.L.I.S., University of Rhode IslandStudent Services Division – Student Programs Educational Assistant(860) 215-9279 zoe.hayn@ctstate.edu
Marie D Hoffman
A.S. Quinebaug Valley Community CollegeAcademic and Student Affairs Office Administrative Assistant(860) 215-9230 MHoffman@threerivers.edu
IT Help Service Desk
Administrative Services(860) 215-9049 (860) 215-9910 TR-ServiceDesk@trcc.commnet.edu
Bret Jacobson
Workforce and Community Education, Student Services Division Manufacturing Director(860) 441-0313 BJacobson@threerivers.edu
Sandra Jeknavorian
B.F.A., University of Hartford; M.F.A., University of MassachusettsEnglish and Communication Department Professor of ArtFaculty Office Hours (860) 215-9439 SJeknavorian@threerivers.edu
Mary Ellen Jukoski, Ed.D.
B.A., M.A., College of St. Rose; M.S., State University of New York; Ed.D., University of MemphisOffice of the President PresidentMore about President Jukoski (860) 215-9001 MJukoski@threerivers.edu
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*Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics
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