Senior FreeCAD Engineer - Remote

YO AI Labs; California (MO); Remote; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Part time

Job summary

YO AI Labs is seeking a Senior FreeCAD Engineer for a remote, contract engagement. You will create, modify, and validate detailed parametric CAD models in FreeCAD to meet project requirements.

You will develop and optimize mechanical assemblies, apply GD&T and DFM, and generate precise drawings and documentation for review and downstream processes. Strong Python scripting for CAD automation is highly preferred; you will collaborate with design teams to improve model accuracy and process

Qualifications

• 2+ years of experience in mechanical engineering or related field with a focus on parametric CAD modeling.
• Advanced proficiency in FreeCAD or equivalent parametric CAD platforms.
• Strong knowledge of mechanical design fundamentals, including GD&T and DFM best practices.
• Demonstrated ability to produce comprehensive technical drawings and documentation for manufacturing and assembly.
• Experience conducting engineering QA and verifying model integrity and compliance with specifications.
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills for remote, project-based collaboration.

Responsibilities

• Create, modify, and validate detailed parametric CAD models in FreeCAD to specified project requirements.
• Develop and optimize mechanical assemblies, leveraging best practices in assembly design and component integration.
• Apply GD&T and DFM principles to ensure manufacturability and quality.
• Generate clear, precise technical drawings and documentation for engineering review and downstream processes.
• Conduct thorough engineering QA reviews of CAD models and drawings to identify, communicate, and help resolve issues.
• Utilize Python scripting for CAD automation tasks, streamlining repetitive or complex modeling operations (highly preferred, not mandatory).
• Collaborate by providing insightful feedback on model accuracy, design intent, and process improvements.

Skills

FreeCAD

Parametric CAD

GD&T

DFM

Technical drawings

QA engineering

Remote collaboration

Analytical skills

Tools

Python scripting

Job description

Job Description

Role Title: Senior FreeCAD Engineer

Role Type: Contract

Location: Remote

Scope of Work:

• Create, modify, and validate detailed parametric CAD models in FreeCAD to specified project requirements.
• Develop and optimize mechanical assemblies, leveraging best practices in assembly design and component integration.
• Apply rigorous Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing (GD&T) and Design for Manufacturing (DFM) principles to ensure manufacturability and quality.
• Generate clear, precise technical drawings and documentation for engineering review and downstream processes.
• Conduct thorough engineering QA reviews of CAD models and drawings to identify, communicate, and help resolve issues.
• Utilize Python scripting for CAD automation tasks, streamlining repetitive or complex modeling operations (highly preferred, not mandatory).
• Collaborate by providing insightful feedback on model accuracy, design intent, and process improvements.

Preferred Qualifications:

• 2+ years of experience in mechanical engineering, product design, or industrial engineering or any other related field with a focus on parametric CAD modeling.
• Advanced proficiency in FreeCAD or equivalent parametric CAD platforms.
• Strong knowledge of mechanical design fundamentals, including GD&T and DFM best practices.
• Demonstrated ability to produce comprehensive technical drawings and documentation for manufacturing and assembly.
• Experience conducting engineering QA and verifying model integrity and compliance with specifications.Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills relevant to remote, project-based collaboration.