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.
Lauren Katusha
A.S., Middlesex Community College; B.S., Charter Oak State CollegeRegistrar’s Office, Student Services Division Enrollment Services Campus Lead(860) 215-9227 lkatusha@threerivers.edu
Brian A. Keiser
B.A., University of Nebraska-Lincoln; M.A., University of Nebraska-LincolnAdvising Center, Student Services Division Guided Pathways Advisor 2(860) 215-9332 bkeiser@trcc.commnet.edu
Patrick Keller
B.A., University of Connecticut; M.S., Central Connecticut State UniversityOffice of the President Campus Director of Institutional Research(860) 215-9211 PKeller@threerivers.edu
Brian Kennedy
B.S. Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute; M.A., State University of New YorkMathematics and Science Department Professor of MathematicsFaculty Office Hours (860) 215-9441 BKennedy@threerivers.edu
Thomas Kennedy-Jones
Registrar’s OfficeStudent Services Division Enrollment Management Specialist(860) 215-9291 thomas.kennedyjones@ctstate.edu
Diba A Khan-Bureau, Ph.D.
A.S., Thames Valley State Technical College; B.S., University of Connecticut; M.S., Rensselaer Polytechnic University; Ph.D., University of ConnecticutBusiness and Technologies Department Professor of Environmental Engineering TechnologyFaculty Office Hours (860) 215-9443 DKhan-Bureau@threerivers.edu
Rebecca Kitchell, Ed.D.
B.A., Regis College; M.Ed., Providence College; Ed.D., Regis CollegeStudent Services Division Associate Dean of Student DevelopmentOffice Hours: Mon. 3pm – 4pm & Thu. 10am – 11am (860) 215-9240 rkitchell@threerivers.edu
Frederick-Douglass Knowles, II
B.A., Eastern Connecticut State University; M.A., Southern Connecticut State UniversityEnglish and Communication Department Professor of EnglishFaculty Office Hours (860) 215-9444 FKnowles@threerivers.edu
Hong Yu W Kovic
B.S., Peking University; M.A., University of Texas; M.Div., Unification Theological Seminary; M.Ed., SUNY CollegeFinancial Aid, Student Services Division Campus Supervisor of Financial Aid(860) 215-9259 HKovic@threerivers.edu
Meghan S La Casse
B.S., University of ConnecticutOffice of the President Assistant Director of Institutional Advancement(860) 215-9249 MLaCasse@threerivers.edu
Maria Lamiotte, Ed.D.
B.S., M.S., Post University; Ed.D., Liberty UniversityAdvising Center, Student Services Division Guided Pathways Advisor 1(860) 215-9223 maria.lamiotte@ctstate.edu
Anne M Lamondy
B.S.N., St. Joseph College; M.S.N., Medical College of Pennsylvania, Hahnemann University; APRNNursing and Allied Health Department Professor of NursingFaculty Office Hours (860) 215-9447 ALamondy@threerivers.edu
Leanne LaRose
B.S.N., University of Connecticut; M.S.N., University of Hartford; RNNursing and Allied Health Department Associate Professor of NursingFaculty Office Hours 860-215-9440 llarose@threerivers.edu
Matthew Liscum
B.S., State University of New York – Cortland; M.S., State University of New York – OneontaStudent Services Division Counselor(860) 215-9265 MLiscum@threerivers.edu
Jennifer Long
B.A., Northeastern University; M.Ed., Millersville UniversityEnglish and Communication Department Professor of EnglishFaculty Office Hours (860) 215-9450 JLong@threerivers.edu
Jessica Lynch
B.S. Eastern Connecticut State University, M.S. Southern New Hampshire UniversityAdvising Center, Student Services Division Guided Pathways Advisor 1(860) 215-9220 jlynch@threerivers.edu
Heidi Maguire
A.S., Mitchell College; B.S., Northeastern University; M.S., West Virginia UniversityNursing and Allied Health Department Professor of Exercise Science and Sports and Leisure ManagementFaculty Office Hours (860) 215-9485 heidi.maguire@ctstate.edu
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*Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics
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