Mechanical Design Engineer - CAD Expert

About the job

Mercor connects elite creative and technical talent with leading AI research labs. Headquartered in San Francisco, our investors include Benchmark, General Catalyst, Peter Thiel, Adam D'Angelo, Larry Summers, and Jack Dorsey.

Position: Mechanical / CAD Engineer
Type: Contract
Compensation: $60–$100/hour
Location: Remote

Role Responsibilities

• Guide research and engineering teams to close knowledge gaps and improve AI model performance in mechanical design and CAD, parametric 3D modeling, and design for manufacturing topics.
• Design challenging, domain-relevant tasks, and write accurate and well-structured solutions to mechanical design and CAD problems.
• Evaluate mechanical design and CAD tasks and solutions and provide clear, written technical feedback.
• Create and evaluate CAD modeling tasks, engineering drawings, and design problems, and produce accurate reference models and solutions.
• Develop rubrics to assess geometric accuracy, design intent, tolerancing (GD&T), and manufacturability.
• Collaborate with other subject matter experts to ensure consistency and accuracy in training data.

Qualifications

Must-Have

• 4+ years of dedicated professional experience in mechanical design or CAD engineering at a recognized, top-tier organization (e.g., Apple, Tesla, SpaceX, Boeing, GE, or leading product design and manufacturing firms).
• Expert proficiency in at least one parametric CAD tool: SolidWorks, CATIA, Siemens NX, Creo, Onshape, or Fusion 360.
• Working knowledge of GD&T, engineering drawings, and design for manufacturing.
• Demonstrable career progression.
• Ability to engage reliably for at least 20 hours/week during weekdays.
• Strong written communication skills and the ability to explain complex technical decisions clearly.

Application Process (Takes 20–30 mins to complete)

• Upload resume
• AI interview based on your resume
• Submit form

Resources & Support

• For details about the interview process and platform information, please check: https://talent.docs.mercor.com/welcome
• For any help or support, reach out to: support@mercor.com

PS: Our team reviews applications daily. Please complete your AI interview and application steps to be considered for this opportunity.