Remote Mechanical Engineer - Project-Based, Up to $100/hr

AfterQuery Experts; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 82,656 - 137,760; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Remote role

Flexible hours

Competitive pay

Job summary

AfterQuery Experts is seeking a remote, project-based mechanical engineer to tackle CAD-centered design tasks across components and systems. You will contribute to design, analysis, documentation, and product development, committing 10–20 hours weekly on a flexible schedule.

You'll work asynchronously on varied projects with strong pay potential up to $100/hour, offering real-world engineering challenges and valuable portfolio-building experience with a YC-backed startup.

Qualifications

• Professional experience in mechanical engineering, product design, or a related field.
• Strong proficiency in at least one major CAD platform (e.g., SolidWorks, AutoCAD, Fusion 360, CATIA, NX, or equivalent).
• Demonstrated ability to produce detailed mechanical designs and engineering drawings to industry standards.
• Bachelor's degree or higher in Mechanical Engineering, Product Design, or a related engineering field.

Responsibilities

• Create, review, and iterate on mechanical designs and CAD models for components, assemblies, and systems.
• Develop detailed engineering drawings and technical documentation to manufacturing standards.
• Perform engineering analysis and support product development workflows.
• Document design decisions, assumptions, and methodologies clearly and reproducibly.

Skills

CAD Proficiency

Mechanical Design

Engineering Documentation

Bachelors Degree

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

SolidWorks

AutoCAD

Fusion 360

Job description

AfterQuery Experts is seeking a remote, project-based mechanical engineer to tackle CAD-centered design tasks across components and systems. You will contribute to design, analysis, documentation, and product development, committing 10–20 hours weekly on a flexible schedule.

You'll work asynchronously on varied projects with strong pay potential up to $100/hour, offering real-world engineering challenges and valuable portfolio-building experience with a YC-backed startup.