Dallas College

Student Experience: José Delgado

“I took some drafting classes in high school and liked them; then I found out about Richland’s program. My experience at Richland has been really good, and I’ve learned a lot. This program basically gives you a little bit of everything so that you can get a taste of what’s available in engineering. 

“I like to design and work with my hands, and I especially like to design parts in the machine shop. You can see the graphic design on the computer and know what it’s going to be like to have in your hands. 

“Right now, I want to work for a while and get experience, then go back to school and earn a bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering. What would I like to be doing in 10 years? I hope I’ll own my own business.” 

A graduate of South Garland High School, José Delgado earned an associate degree in Engineering Technology-Computer Aided Design at Richland in May 2011. He was the first Dallas College recipient of a new scholarship from the National Tool and Machine Association.


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Rodney Taylor

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“The labs I worked in at Dallas College had all of the latest equipment, and that’s what I learned on. I think that my advanced training is part of what helped me move up the career ladder; I just knew a lot more than most of my peers because of my training.”
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Anthony Eaton

Anthony Eaton

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“My experience in both the Diesel and Automotive Tech programs was excellent. I got such a good background of updated technology in school, which I later found out put me ahead in the industry.”
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Erick Flores-Ortega

Erick Flores-Ortega

CADD Student and STEM Ambassador
“Within different clubs like STEM, you find opportunities that could lead to a job or just a friendly face to talk about shared experiences. Having that community helps.”
Computer Aided Design and Drafting (CADD)

Mike Walker

Supervisor of Mechanical Design Continental Electronics Corp.
“You should never stop learning in today’s world. If you do, you get left behind like the dinosaurs. Once you have knowledge, though, no one can take it away from you. The most important thing I learned is how to have the tools you need in today’s workforce.”
Computer Aided Design and Drafting (CADD)

José Delgado
Hopeful future mechanical engineer
Computer Aided Design and Drafting (CADD)
School of Manufacturing and Industrial Technology
Updated June 12, 2026