Mechanical Design Engineer (Remote | $55–$100/hr)

Job summary

Create and review mechanical CAD models, interpret technical drawings, document component requirements and manufacturing tolerances, and provide insights on stress analysis and FEA. Evaluate AI-generated engineering outputs and provide expert feedback to improve AI systems for engineering applications.

Job details

Mechanical Engineer Position: Mechanical Engineer Type: Contractor Compensation: $55–$100/hour Location: Remote About the Opportunity We are seeking experienced Mechanical Engineers to support a project focused on developing advanced AI systems for engineering applications. Apply your expertise in mechanical design, 3D CAD, technical drawings, and FEA to help train and validate AI systems. No prior AI experience is required — your domain knowledge is what matters. Key Responsibilities Create detailed 3D CAD models of mechanical components using SolidWorks, NX, Creo, or CATIA. Interpret technical drawings, including dimensions, tolerances, and specifications. Document component requirements, specifications, and manufacturing tolerances. Provide insights on stress analysis and FEA tasks. Review and improve CAD outputs and technical documentation. Provide expert feedback to evaluate and improve AI-generated engineering outputs. Required Qualifications 5+ years of hands-on experience in mechanical design engineering. Strong experience with 3D CAD modeling and FEA. Proficiency in SolidWorks, NX, Creo, or CATIA. Ability to interpret and produce detailed technical drawings and documentation. Strong understanding of stress analysis, FEA principles, and engineering validation. Excellent communication skills and strong attention to detail. Preferred Qualifications Experience across multiple CAD platforms. Experience defining engineering requirements and modeling mechanical components. Knowledge of end-to-end engineering processes, from requirements through validation and documentation. Compensation Competitive compensation of $55–$100/hour. Independent contractor engagement. Approximately 50 positions available. Application Process Submit your application and relevant experience. Complete any required screening or evaluation. Complete project onboarding and engineering guidelines training. Begin project work if selected.

What you’ll do

Create and review mechanical CAD models, interpret technical drawings, document component requirements and manufacturing tolerances, and provide insights on stress analysis and FEA. Evaluate AI-generated engineering outputs and provide expert feedback to improve AI systems for engineering applications.

Requirements

Requires at least five years of hands-on mechanical design engineering experience, strong 3D CAD and FEA experience, and proficiency in SolidWorks, NX, Creo, or CATIA. Candidates should be able to interpret and produce detailed technical drawings and documentation, understand stress analysis and engineering validation, and communicate effectively with strong attention to detail.

Listed skills

• SolidWorks · Preferred
• Communication · Preferred
• Attention to detail · Preferred

Other relevant skills

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• Mechanical Design
• 3D CAD Modeling
• Finite Element Analysis
• Stress Analysis
• Technical Drawing Interpretation
• Engineering Documentation
• Engineering Validation
• Manufacturing Tolerances
• Requirements Definition
• SolidWorks
• NX
• Creo
• CATIA
• Communication
• Attention To Detail

Job areas

• Engineering
• Technology
• Manufacturing

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