🔧 Mechanical Design Engineer – CAD & Manufacturing | Remote | $40–$80/Hour | Remote Openings 10
🔧 Mechanical Design Engineer – CAD & Manufacturing | Remote | $40–$80/Hour | 10 Openings
🚀 Remote Contractor Opportunity by micro1
micro1 is looking for experienced Mechanical Design Engineers with strong expertise in CAD, engineering drawings, GD&T, manufacturing, and Design for Manufacturing (DFM).
You will contribute your real-world engineering knowledge to help train and improve next-generation AI systems.
🤖 No previous AI experience is required — your mechanical engineering expertise is what matters.
💼 Job Details
🏢 Company: micro1
💼 Role: Mechanical Design Engineer – CAD & Manufacturing
📋 Type: Contractor
🌍 Location: Remote / Global
💰 Pay: $40–$80 per hour
👥 Openings: 10
🤖 AI Experience: Not required
🛠️ Required Skills
Candidates should have experience with:
SolidWorks
Fusion 360
Onshape
Autodesk Inventor
Creo
Siemens NX
FreeCAD
GD&T (Geometric Dimensioning & Tolerancing)
Engineering Drawing Interpretation
Technical Documentation
Design for Manufacturing (DFM)
Manufacturing Processes
Material Selection
Drafting Standards
2D & 3D CAD Modeling
Remote Collaboration
Written & Verbal Communication
Problem-Solving
Precision & Accuracy
Feedback & Technical Critique
📌 Scope of Work
As a Mechanical Design Engineer, you may be responsible for:
1️⃣ Engineering Drawings
Create and interpret professional engineering drawings while ensuring all required details are clearly communicated for manufacturing.
2️⃣ CAD Design
Translate complex engineering requirements into accurate and manufacturable CAD specifications.
3️⃣ 2D & 3D Modeling
Create detailed models using tools such as SolidWorks, Fusion 360, Onshape, Inventor, Creo, and NX, with FreeCAD used for reference and model interpretation.
4️⃣ GD&T & Tolerancing
Apply appropriate dimensioning, tolerancing, and Geometric Dimensioning & Tolerancing (GD&T) principles.
5️⃣ Technical Documentation
Document manufacturing processes and design intent clearly through professional written and verbal communication.
6️⃣ Design Review
Review existing engineering documentation, identify potential improvements, and enhance clarity and manufacturability.
7️⃣ DFM & Manufacturing
Provide technical input on Design for Manufacturing (DFM) and help optimize components for real-world production.
🎓 Preferred Qualifications
The ideal candidate may have:
✅ Extensive professional experience in mechanical design
✅ Experience taking parts from concept through manufacturing
✅ Advanced proficiency in multiple CAD platforms
✅ Hands-on experience with FreeCAD
✅ Strong knowledge of drafting standards, GD&T, and tolerancing
✅ Understanding of manufacturing processes and material selection
✅ Strong DFM knowledge
✅ Excellent written and verbal communication skills
✅ Experience working remotely with engineering teams
✅ Ability to provide and receive constructive technical feedback
🤖 Why Join This Opportunity?
This role gives experienced mechanical engineers the opportunity to apply their real-world engineering knowledge to AI development.
You don't need to be an AI expert. Your experience in mechanical design, CAD, manufacturing, engineering drawings, and DFM is the key qualification.
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