Mechanical Engineer (Reverse Engineering / Scan-to-CAD) - Remote (LATAM)

Uptalent.io; United States; Remote; USD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Work From Home or anywhere

Highly Competitive Compensation

Work for the most exciting companies in the US

Flexible Schedule

Healthy Work-Life Balance

Job summary

A remote engineering firm is seeking experienced Mechanical Engineers to support U.S.-based projects in a full-time contractor capacity. Candidates should have a strong background in reverse engineering and scan-to-CAD workflows, along with proficiency in SolidWorks. This position offers highly competitive compensation, a flexible schedule, and the opportunity to work remotely. Ideal for those with a Mechanical Engineering degree, this role promises involvement in exciting industrial and manufacturing projects supporting U.S. clients.

Qualifications

• Mechanical Engineering background (degree or equivalent experience).
• Strong experience in reverse engineering / scan-to-CAD workflows.
• Experience working with 3D scan data.
• Advanced proficiency in SolidWorks (daily use).
• Experience in industrial and manufacturing environments.
• Ability to interpret GD&T and dimensional requirements.
• Previous experience supporting U.S. clients or U.S.-based projects.
• Strong communication skills in English.
• Availability to work full-time (40 hours/week) in a remote contractor role.

Responsibilities

• Develop mechanical models and engineering deliverables based on 3D scan data.
• Perform scan-to-CAD and reverse engineering work for existing parts and systems.
• Support dimensional interpretation and validation tasks.
• Collaborate remotely with the engineering team on U.S.-based projects.
• Contribute to mechanical design and engineering tasks as needed.

Skills

Reverse engineering

Scan-to-CAD workflows

3D scan data

SolidWorks

Strong communication skills in English

Education

Mechanical Engineering degree or equivalent experience

Tools

SolidWorks

Job description

We are hiring Mechanical Engineers in LATAM to support U.S.-based engineering projects in a remote, full-time, long-term contractor capacity.

This role is ideal for engineers with strong experience in reverse engineering and scan-to-CAD workflows, working from 3D scan data to replicate, analyze, and redesign mechanical parts and components.

Most of the work is developed in SolidWorks, and the projects typically support industrial and manufacturing applications across different sectors.

What You’ll Do

• Develop mechanical models and engineering deliverables based on 3D scan data
• Perform scan-to-CAD and reverse engineering work for existing parts and systems
• Support dimensional interpretation and validation tasks
• Collaborate remotely with the engineering team on U.S.-based projects
• Contribute to mechanical design and engineering tasks as needed

Mechanical Engineering background (degree or equivalent experience)

Strong experience in reverse engineering / scan-to-CAD workflows

Experience working with 3D scan data

Advanced proficiency in SolidWorks (daily use)

Experience in industrial and manufacturing environments

Ability to interpret GD&T and dimensional requirements

Previous experience supporting U.S. clients or U.S.-based projects

Strong communication skills in English

Availability to work full-time (40 hours/week) in a remote contractor role

• Work From Home or anywhere
• Highly Competitive Compensation
• Work for the most exciting companies in the US
• Flexible Schedule
• Healthy Work-Life Balance