
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.
Nursing and Allied Health
Academic Division(860) 215-9301 (860) 215-9914 TR-Nursing@trcc.commnet.edu
Yvette Onye
A.S., Springfield Technical Community College; B.S., Westfield State University; M.S., Cambridge CollegeBusiness and Technologies Department Assistant ProfessorFaculty Office Hours (860) 215-9428 YOnye@threerivers.edu
Lupita Paniagua
B.A., Sonoma State University; M.A., University of ConnecticutAdvising Center, Student Services Division Guided Pathways Advisor 1(860) 215-9337 GPaniagua@threerivers.edu
Mackenzie Parise
A.A., Prince Georges Community College; B.S., Granite State College; M.S., Southern New Hampshire UniversityRegistrar’s Office, Student Services Division Enrollment Management Specialist(860) 215-9338 mparise@threerivers.edu
Rashita L Parker
A.S., Quinebaug Valley Community College; B.S., Charter Oak State College; M.S., Southern New Hampshire UniversityFinancial Aid, Student Services Division Financial Aid Specialist II(860) 215-9277 RParker@threerivers.edu
Sara Pearson
B.S., MLIS, University of Rhode IslandFinancial Aid, Student Services Division Financial Aid Specialist(860) 215-9262 spearson@threerivers.edu
Andrea Pedraza-Jennings, LCSW
B.A., Eastern Connecticut State University; M.S.W., University of ConnecticutStudent Services Division Wellness Counselor(860) 215-9298 andrea.pedrazajennings@ctstate.edu
Kirsten Pennie, Ph.D.
B.S., University of Bristol, UK; Ph.D., University of Glasgow, UKTutoring and Academic Success Center Math and Natural Sciences Tutor(860) 215-9255 KPennie@threerivers.edu
Ruben Perez
CompTIA A+, Network+, iNet, Microsoft Certified System EngineerInformation Technology IT Tech II(860) 215-9222 ruben.perez@ctstate.edu
Jodi Peterson
Workforce and Community Education, Student Services Division SNAP Coordinator(860) 215-9209 jpeterson@threerivers.edu
Carolyn J Prunier
A.S., Quinsigamond Community College; B.S., Bryant UniversityStudent Services Division Testing Coordinator(860) 215-9062 CPrunier@threerivers.edu
Donna M Ramos
A.S., Three Rivers Community-Technical CollegeFinancial Aid, Student Services Division Financial Aid Assistant(860) 215-9283 DRamos@threerivers.edu
C. Catherine Ray
B.A. Southern Connecticut State University; M.A. Northern Arizona UniversityAdvising Center, Student Services Division Guided Pathways Advisor I(860) 215-9213 cray@threerivers.edu
Registrar’s Office
Student Services(860) 215-9064 (860) 215-9919 (fax) TR-Registrar@threerivers.edu
Nicola H Ricker
B.S., University of Connecticut; M.S. University of New HavenMathematics and Science Department Professor of ScienceFaculty Office Hours (860) 215-9474 NRicker@threerivers.edu
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*Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics
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