Study mechanical technology at JCC
The Mechanical Technology degree with a design concentration at Jamestown Community College prepares you for employment in mechanical or industrial engineering technology. Graduates can pursue roles such as machine and tool designer, industrial laboratory technician, inspector, production control technician, safety technician, and CAD operator. Graduates can also transfer and earn a bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering technology.
While at JCC, you’ll develop a broad range of skills in math, physics, and mechanical technology. You can choose either the machine tool concentration or the design concentration to complete the degree. The design concentration features courses in calculus, computer science, and computer programming. You’ll focus on learning how to develop concepts for manufactured products.
2023 median pay for industrial designers: $76,250/year according to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics
Where to study at JCC
- Fully available on the Jamestown Campus
- Some courses must be completed on the Jamestown Campus
Mechanical technology skills
After you complete the program, you will be able to:
- Design for strength and deflection resistance the basic mechanical components of a system.
- Analyze a thermodynamic or fluid system using the zeroth, first, and second laws of thermodynamics.
- Participate in and contribute to a formal design/manufacturing cycle.
- Create industrially acceptable CAD documentation of a product design.
- Generate a correct machining process for the manual production of a basic mechanical component.
- Recognize the basic manufacturing processes and be able to identify the strengths and weaknesses of each process.
- Write CNC programs to machine a basic part on a mill or lathe as is appropriate.
- Use computer software to present concepts, obtain, and analyze information.