Freelance Mechanical CADandSimulation Engineer - AI Trainer

Mindrift; Chennai; Remote; INR 972,000 - 1,385,000; Full time

Job summary

Mindrift is seeking a skilled CAD specialist to help train and evaluate AI agents operating inside a real CAD environment. You will tackle long engineering tasks, design part geometry, build reference solutions, and judge agent attempts alongside CFD engineers.

The role is fully remote, with flexible scheduling, and pays up to $9 per hour depending on experience and pace. You may work across multiple projects on a global platform.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of professional CAD modelling experience.
• Experience preparing geometry for simulation is a strong plus.
• Active CAD licence required.

Responsibilities

• Train and evaluate AI agents that operate inside a CAD environment.
• Design part geometry and build reference solutions.
• Judge agents' attempts and provide feedback.
• Collaborate with CFD engineers to integrate simulations.

Skills

CAD modelling

Python

GitHub

English level

Education

Active CAD licence

Tools

CATIA

SolidWorks

Siemens NX

Creo

ANSYS

Job description

Job Description:

About the role

Help train and evaluate AI agents that work inside a real CAD environment on long engineering tasks, work that would take an expert 10–15 hours. Youll design part geometry, build reference solutions, and judge the agents attempts. Youll work alongside CFD engineers who simulate the geometry you build.

Requirements

• A degree in Mechanical or Aerospace Engineering, or a related field. A Masters or PhD is a plus.
• 5+ years of professional, hands-on CAD modelling (CATIA, SolidWorks, Siemens NX, Creo or similar). Experience preparing geometry for simulation (ANSYS or similar) is a strong plus.
• An active professional CAD licence of your own (required).
• Comfortable with Python and GitHub.
• English at B2 level or above.

Project time expectations

For this project, tasks are estimated to require around 10–20 hours per week during active phases, based on project requirements. This is an estimate, not a guaranteed workload, and applies only while the project is active.

Compensation

On this project, contributors can earn up to$9 per hour equivalent, depending on their level and pace of contribution.

Compensation varies across projects depending on scope, complexity, and required expertise. Please note that other projects on the platform may offer different earning levels based on their requirements.

Why this freelance opportunity might be a great fit for you?

• Work fully remote on your own schedule with just a laptop and stable internet connection.
• Apply your expertise to real-world technology projects while gaining experience building high-quality solutions for a global platform.
• Participate in performance-based bonus programs that reward high-quality work and consistent delivery.