Mechanical Design / CAD Expert

Visa Hunt; United States; Remote; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Part time

Job summary

Visa Hunt is seeking a remote Mechanical Design / CAD Expert contractor to contribute to a project focused on training AI systems. You will model components and assemblies with advanced CAD tools and assess manufacturability and GD&T compliance.

Ideal candidates hold a BS/MS in Mechanical or Aerospace Engineering, with hands-on CAD experience in SolidWorks, CATIA, or NX, plus knowledge of tribology and end-to-end product development. Start within 48 hours after onboarding.

Qualifications

• BS or MS in Mechanical or Aerospace Engineering.
• Experience in production design with GD&T, tolerance analysis, and DFM principles.
• Proficiency with CAD platforms: SolidWorks, CATIA, NX.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Provide input on mechanical design solutions and model components and assemblies.
• Evaluate drawings for accuracy, manufacturability, and GD&T adherence.
• Perform design for manufacturability and tolerance analysis recommendations.
• Contribute insights on mechanics, tribology and geometric modeling challenges.
• Review and enhance graphics and geometric models for assemblies.
• Share best practices in manufacturing engineering and simulate design scenarios.
• Create explanations to inform AI model training.

Skills

3D CAD modeling

GD&T proficiency

DFM / tolerance analysis

Tribology & mechanics

Technical communication

CAD certification

Education

BS or MS in Mechanical or Aerospace Engineering

Tools

SolidWorks

CATIA

NX

Job description

Role Title: Mechanical Design / CAD Expert

Role Type: Contractor

Location: Remote

micro1 is engaging Mechanical Design / CAD Experts to contribute their expertise to a challenging customer project focused on advanced engineering solutions. In this role, you'll apply your expertise to help train next-generation AI systems. Your work will shape how models learn, reason, and perform through high-quality, real-world input. No prior experience in AI is required — your domain knowledge is what matters.

Scope of Work

1. Provide detailed input on mechanical design solutions, including component and assembly modeling using advanced CAD tools.
2. Evaluate and critique engineering drawings for accuracy, manufacturability, and adherence to GD&T standards.
3. Assess and provide recommendations for design for manufacturability (DFM) and tolerance analysis practices.
4. Contribute insights on engineering mechanics, tribology, and geometric modeling challenges relevant to real-world applications.
5. Review and enhance graphics and geometric modeling representations for mechanical assemblies and systems.
6. Offer guidance on best practices in manufacturing engineering and help simulate realistic design scenarios.
7. Create written and verbal explanations of mechanical engineering concepts to inform the development and training of AI models.

Preferred Qualifications

1. BS or MS in Mechanical or Aerospace Engineering with a strong academic foundation.
2. Substantial experience in production design, including hands‑on use of GD&T, tolerance analysis, and DFM principles.
3. Proficiency with industry‑standard CAD platforms (e.g., SolidWorks, CATIA, NX) and demonstrated 3D modeling expertise.
4. Strong understanding of tribology, engineering mechanics, and geometric dimensioning and tolerancing.
5. Experience in manufacturing engineering and knowledge of end‑to‑end product development.
6. Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with an ability to clearly convey technical concepts and feedback.
7. CSWP or CSWE certification is a plus, reflecting advanced proficiency in CAD and design workflows.

Compensation Structure

Compensation is output-based; experts are paid per task that meets the project specifications. The time required to complete work may vary depending on the expert’s experience and workflow. Minimum submission requirements apply. Experts must submit a minimum of tasks per week.

Start Timeline & Availability

We typically fill roles within 48 hours and are looking for experts ready to jump in right away. If selected, we expect you to start your first tasks within 24–48 hours of completing onboarding.