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Mechanical CAD Expert (India)

Handshake is looking for experienced mechanical design engineers to support AI research through flexible, part-time contract work.

IndiaUp to $47 per hour
Hiring companyHandshake AI
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About the role

This is not a traditional job — you'll draw on your hands-on experience in parametric CAD, GD&T, and design for manufacturing to evaluate AI-generated content and provide feedback that helps AI reason like a practicing design engineer.

This is an ongoing, project-based opportunity you can take on alongside your current role.

Responsibilities

  • Use your domain expertise to create expert-level mechanical design problems and scenarios grounded in real CAD, tolerancing, and manufacturing workflows.
  • Review and evaluate AI-generated responses for technical accuracy, manufacturability, and alignment with how the work is actually done.
  • Provide structured written feedback to help improve AI model performance.

Experience and education

Ideal candidates meet all three of the following:

  • Industry experience — senior-level, with a portfolio of manufactured designs and complex GD&T/FEA work. A strong portfolio carries more weight than an advanced degree alone.

  • Degree — BS or MS in Mechanical Engineering paired with hands-on industry experience.

  • Sub-domain depth — demonstrated expertise in one of the following areas:

    • Parametric CAD (SolidWorks, CATIA, Fusion 360, Onshape).

    • GD&T and design for manufacturing (DFM).

    • FEA/simulation

Candidates who meet at least 2 of the 3 qualifications above are also encouraged to apply.

Additional qualifications (not required, but strengthen your application)

  • Proficiency across multiple CAD platforms and simulation environments.

  • A portfolio demonstrating designs taken from concept through manufacturing.

Required for all applicants

  • Must have Indian work authorization.

  • Strong written communication and attention to detail.

  • Ability to explain complex mechanical design concepts clearly.

  • Ability to work independently in a remote, asynchronous environment.

Schedule details

Complete tasks at your own pace with no set schedule or minimum hour requirement.

Eligibility

Work arrangement: Fully remote

Eligible countries: India

Compensation details

Up to $47 per hour.

  • Depending on the project.
More about the hiring companyHandshake AI
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