Remote Part-Time Mechanical CAD Engineer for AI Labs

Hatch; United States; Remote; USD 30,000 - 47,000; Part time

Job summary

Mercor is seeking mechanical and CAD engineers to support a research project with an AI lab. You’ll work independently on real design workflows on your Mac, completing and narrating CAD tasks to help train advanced AI models.

Ideal candidates have 2–3 years of hands-on 3D modelling, familiarity with Fusion 360, Onshape, Shapr3D or FreeCAD, and a degree in Mechanical Engineering or pursuing a Masters. This is a remote, part-time role with flexible hours.

Qualifications

• Degree in Mechanical Engineering or related field with hands-on 3D modelling and drafting experience.
• Proficiency in Mac-compatible CAD tools (Fusion 360, Onshape, Shapr3D, FreeCAD). Familiarity with GD&T.
• Pursuing Masters or 2–3 years relevant experience plus Bachelor's from a prestigious institution.
• Ability to clearly explain engineering decisions and communicate well.

Responsibilities

• Completing mechanical design tasks
• Narrating CAD tasks for AI model training
• Working independently with clear communication of decisions

Skills

Mac proficiency

Mechanical CAD experience

2-3 years experience

GD&T familiarity

Excellent communication

Education

Mechanical Engineering degree

Masters student or 2-3 years experience

Tools

Fusion 360

Onshape

Shapr3D

FreeCAD

Job description

Mercor is seeking mechanical and CAD engineers to support a research project with an AI lab. You’ll work independently on real design workflows on your Mac, completing and narrating CAD tasks to help train advanced AI models.

Ideal candidates have 2–3 years of hands-on 3D modelling, familiarity with Fusion 360, Onshape, Shapr3D or FreeCAD, and a degree in Mechanical Engineering or pursuing a Masters. This is a remote, part-time role with flexible hours.