Mechanical Engineer

RemoteJobsOne; Johannesburg; Remote; ZAR 1,261,000 - 2,293,000; Part time

Job summary

RemoteJobsOne seeks an experienced Mechanical Engineer for a fully remote contract role open to candidates in South Africa. You will create detailed CAD models, interpret drawings, and contribute to stress analysis and AI training for engineering applications.

The role emphasizes high‑quality documentation, cross‑functional collaboration, and clear verbal/written feedback to support model learning and validation, with SA remote work flexibility.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of hands-on mechanical design engineering experience with CAD modeling and FEA.
• Proficiency in SolidWorks, NX, Creo or CATIA; multi‑platform expertise preferred.
• Ability to interpret and produce comprehensive technical drawings and documentation.
• Strong understanding of stress analysis, FEA concepts, and engineering validation processes.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills with meticulous documentation.

Responsibilities

• Produce detailed 3D CAD models of simple mechanical components.
• Interpret drawings and identify critical dimensions, tolerances, and specs.
• Document component requirements and manufacturing tolerances clearly.
• Contribute to conceptual stress analysis and FEA tasks for model validation.
• Review and enhance CAD outputs and technical documentation for accuracy.
• Provide expert feedback to train AI systems in mechanical engineering context.
• Collaborate asynchronously with cross‑functional teams to meet project goals.

Skills

3D CAD modeling

FEA

SolidWorks

NX

Creo

CATIA

technical drawings

documentation

communication

design engineering

Tools

SolidWorks

NX

Creo

CATIA

Job description

This is a fully remote position, open to candidates based in South Africa.

Pay: $55–$100/hr

Role Title: Mechanical Engineer

Role Type: Contractor

Location: Remote

the company is selecting experienced Mechanical Engineer - AI trainers to contribute to a customer project focused on developing advanced AI systems for engineering applications. 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. Produce detailed 3D CAD models of simple mechanical components using platforms such as SolidWorks, NX, Creo, or CATIA.
2. Interpret and analyze technical drawings, identifying critical dimensions, tolerances, and specifications.
3. Document component requirements, technical specifications, and manufacturing tolerances in clear, structured formats.
4. Contribute insights and feedback on conceptual stress analysis and finite element analysis (FEA) tasks, supporting model validation.
5. Review, critique, and enhance technical documentation and CAD outputs for accuracy and clarity.
6. Provide expert written and verbal feedback to help train and validate AI system outputs in the context of mechanical engineering.
7. Collaborate asynchronously with cross‑functional teams via remote communication tools, ensuring project objectives are achieved.

Preferred Qualifications

1. 5+ years of demonstrated, hands‑on experience in mechanical design engineering, with a focus on 3D CAD modeling and FEA.
2. Proficiency in SolidWorks, NX, Creo, or CATIA, with a strong preference for contributors with multi‑platform expertise.
3. Proven ability to interpret and produce comprehensive technical drawings and documentation.
4. Deep conceptual understanding of stress analysis, FEA principles, and engineering validation processes.
5. Exceptional written and verbal communication skills; meticulous attention to detail in documentation.
6. Experience as a design engineer modeling components, interpreting drawings, and defining requirements.
7. Knowledge of end‑to‑end engineering processes from requirements definition through to validation and documentation.