Remote Mechanical Engineer for AI Training & CAD Modeling

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

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.