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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Gabriela “Gaby” Sanchez

CAD Technician Raymond L. Goodson Jr. Inc. Consulting Engineers
“I would recommend this program because it’s a growing career field. There’s a lot of need for CAD technicians, especially in civil engineering departments because of all the construction going on in the metroplex. It’s a promising career.”
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Frank Juarez

Frank Juarez

Retired Engineering Technician Texas Instruments; Electronics/Mechatronics Student
“From my Mechatronics class, my skills will be applicable whether I’m working as a technician in the field or in a power generation center. I’ve also realized from taking Mechatronics how much I like to teach the younger kids, mentoring them in learning how to do things from the ground up.”
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José Delgado
Hopeful future mechanical engineer
Computer Aided Design and Drafting (CADD)
School of Manufacturing and Industrial Technology
Updated September 4, 2026