Mechanical CAD Expert - Remote Part-Time
Listing checked September 18, 2026 · pay as published by Handshake AI
Overview
Handshake AI seeks mechanical design engineers for a remote, part-time fellowship built around AI training projects. You apply hands-on experience in parametric CAD, GD&T, and design for manufacturing to judge AI-generated engineering content and write feedback that sharpens model reasoning. Work fits alongside a current role because you set your own hours and face no minimum hours commitment. The project runs ongoing, so contributions continue as new tasks arrive.
What You'll Do5
- 1Create expert-level mechanical design problems that reflect real CAD, tolerancing, and manufacturing workflows.
- 2Review AI-generated answers for technical accuracy, manufacturability, and practical alignment with shop-floor realities.
- 3Write structured feedback that points to errors, missing constraints, or flawed assumptions in model responses.
- 4Evaluate designs and explanations against industry standards for GD&T, FEA, and production methods.
- 5Set your own schedule and choose tasks without a minimum hour requirement.
Requirements8
- 1Senior-level industry background with a portfolio of manufactured designs and complex GD&T or FEA work.
- 2BS or MS in Mechanical Engineering combined with hands-on engineering experience.
- 3Deep expertise in at least one sub-domain: parametric CAD (SolidWorks, CATIA, Fusion 360, Onshape), GD&T and DFM, or FEA/simulation.
- 4US work authorization.
- 5Strong written communication and close attention to detail.
- 6Ability to explain complex mechanical design concepts in clear terms.
- 7Ability to work independently in a remote, asynchronous setting.
- 8Candidates with two of the three core qualifications can apply.
Who Should Apply
The ideal applicant brings senior mechanical design experience, a portfolio of parts and assemblies that reached production, and depth in one of three areas: parametric CAD, GD&T with DFM, or FEA and simulation. A BS or MS in Mechanical Engineering plus US work authorization matters, though a strong portfolio can outweigh an advanced degree. Engineers who only have academic projects or no manufactured designs often score lower when their examples stay theoretical. Applications also fall short when candidates cannot show clear written reasoning about tolerances or manufacturability, or when they list CAD tools without demonstrating real design decisions. People seeking a fixed schedule, minimum paid hours, or a permanent role will find this project-based format a poor match.
Salary Insight
The posting lists $75.00 per hour. That rate matches senior-level contract work in mechanical design and AI training, where pay often scales with domain depth and portfolio strength. Pay comes as compensation for completed tasks, and the source does not mention benefits or a fixed minimum each week.
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Lead your application with a concise portfolio link and name the exact sub-domain you know best, whether that is SolidWorks parametric modeling, GD&T plus DFM, or FEA in a named simulation tool. Add one line about a design you carried from concept through manufacturing, including the material, tolerance class, or production method, because reviewers weigh manufactured work more than degrees alone.
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