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CAD Design Expert (Instructor)

micro1 is engaging CAD Design Experts to contribute to a customer's project focused on sophisticated multi-part assemblies and parametric modeling.

Remote$40–$90 per hour
Hiring companyMicro1
Application process4.8 / 5Based on 4 reviews
Work experience5.0 / 5Based on 4 reviews

About the role

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.

Responsibilities

  • Analyze and interpret product requirements to design robust, manufacturable multi-part assemblies using advanced parametric CAD tools.
  • Demonstrate design intent and assembly reasoning by making critical decisions on architecture, component placement, and tolerance stack-ups.
  • Document design rationales, best practices, and DFM (Design for Manufacturability) considerations to guide AI learning workflows.
  • Create, annotate, and optimize 3D models and assemblies that exemplify expert-level CAD methodologies.
  • Review and critique sample designs, providing detailed feedback on modeling strategies and design feasibility.
  • Collaborate asynchronously with the project team, responding to queries and clarifying complex design decisions in clear written and verbal communication.
  • Contribute educational insights or mentoring content based on your CAD expertise to improve project deliverables.

Preferred skills

  • 5+ years in professional CAD design, with responsibility for leading design decisions on complex assemblies, including architecture, mating strategies, tolerances, and DFM principles.
  • Mastery of a major parametric CAD software package (SolidWorks, Creo, NX, CATIA, Inventor, Fusion, Onshape, Solid Edge); familiarity with FreeCAD is a plus.
  • Strong capability to articulate design logic, trade-offs, and assembly intent both in documentation and through interactive discussions.
  • Experience mentoring, teaching, or enabling others in CAD design, formally or informally.
  • A recognized CAD credential (e.g., CSWE/CSWP, Autodesk Certified Instructor/Expert Elite, ASME GDTP, SOLIDWORKS Champion) is highly valued and may substitute for a formal experience bar.
  • Demonstrated ability to collaborate effectively in remote and asynchronous professional contexts.
  • Attention to detail and commitment to delivering insightful, high-quality contributions.

Eligibility

Work arrangement: Fully remote

Compensation details

$40–$90 per hour.

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