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micro1 is seeking a highly skilled CAD and mechanical-design expert to contribute to an AI training project involving technical drawings, computational geometry, programmatic CAD, and Python. The role focuses on interpreting dimensioned engineering schematics, reproducing them as precise 3D solid models, generating CAD geometry programmatically, exporting valid STEP files, and validating models against strict geometric and physical requirements.

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Salary

USD50 - USD100 / hour

Department

Engineering & Mechanical Design

Experience

Relevant expertise preferred; no strict years-of-experience requirement

Responsibilities

Interpret dimensions and geometric relationships from technical engineering drawings.
Translate 2D schematics into accurate 3D mechanical solid models.
Decompose complex mechanical components into appropriate geometric features.
Model curved profiles, sweeps, lofts, fillets, chamfers, and Boolean operations.
Use Python to generate and automate CAD geometry.
Export valid and watertight solid models in formats such as STEP.
Validate model dimensions, topology, volume, surface area, and inertia properties.
Diagnose subtle differences between expected and generated geometry.
Produce reproducible CAD solutions that operate correctly in clean technical environments.
Maintain a high level of geometric precision throughout modeling and validation.

Skills

AutoCADCADPython3D CADMechanical DesignComputational GeometryTechnical DrawingsEngineering Schematics3D ModelingSpatial ReasoningGeometric ModelingSolid ModelingSTEPBoolean OperationsFilletsChamfersSweepsLoftsCAD AutomationModel Validationbuild123dCadQueryFreeCADOpenCascadeFusion 360OnshapeSolidWorkstrimesh

Requirements

Strong Python programming ability.
Hands-on experience with 3D CAD or computational geometry.
Ability to interpret dimensioned engineering drawings and technical schematics.
Strong 3D spatial reasoning and attention to geometric precision.
Experience validating or troubleshooting CAD models.
Ability to translate two-dimensional engineering specifications into accurate three-dimensional solid models.
Understanding of geometric features such as sweeps, lofts, fillets, chamfers, and Boolean operations.
Ability to generate or automate CAD geometry programmatically.
Relevant experience with CAD and geometry tools such as build123d, CadQuery, FreeCAD, OpenCascade, Fusion 360, Onshape, SolidWorks, trimesh, or comparable software is advantageous.
Formal education and a specific number of years of professional experience are not strict requirements.
Ability to contribute approximately 15 hours per week on a flexible schedule.

Benefits

Global, fully remote contractor opportunity.
$50–$100 per hour compensation.
Flexible schedule with the ability to choose working hours and days, including weekends.
Opportunity to apply CAD and mechanical-design expertise to next-generation AI systems.
Hands-on work involving computational geometry, programmatic CAD, Python, and 3D solid modeling.
Opportunity to work with advanced CAD and geometry technologies.
Suitable for mechanical designers, CAD specialists, engineers, researchers, makers, and independent technical experts.
No strict formal education or years-of-experience requirement.

Hardware Expert

Responsibilities

Interpret dimensions and geometric relationships from technical engineering drawings.

Translate 2D schematics into accurate 3D mechanical solid models.

Decompose complex mechanical components into appropriate geometric features.

Model curved profiles, sweeps, lofts, fillets, chamfers, and Boolean operations.

Use Python to generate and automate CAD geometry.

Export valid and watertight solid models in formats such as STEP.

Validate model dimensions, topology, volume, surface area, and inertia properties.

Diagnose subtle differences between expected and generated geometry.

Produce reproducible CAD solutions that operate correctly in clean technical environments.

Maintain a high level of geometric precision throughout modeling and validation.

Skills

Requirements

Strong Python programming ability.

Hands-on experience with 3D CAD or computational geometry.

Ability to interpret dimensioned engineering drawings and technical schematics.

Strong 3D spatial reasoning and attention to geometric precision.

Experience validating or troubleshooting CAD models.

Ability to translate two-dimensional engineering specifications into accurate three-dimensional solid models.

Understanding of geometric features such as sweeps, lofts, fillets, chamfers, and Boolean operations.

Ability to generate or automate CAD geometry programmatically.

Relevant experience with CAD and geometry tools such as build123d, CadQuery, FreeCAD, OpenCascade, Fusion 360, Onshape, SolidWorks, trimesh, or comparable software is advantageous.

Formal education and a specific number of years of professional experience are not strict requirements.

Ability to contribute approximately 15 hours per week on a flexible schedule.

Benefits

Global, fully remote contractor opportunity.

$50–$100 per hour compensation.

Flexible schedule with the ability to choose working hours and days, including weekends.

Opportunity to apply CAD and mechanical-design expertise to next-generation AI systems.

Hands-on work involving computational geometry, programmatic CAD, Python, and 3D solid modeling.

Opportunity to work with advanced CAD and geometry technologies.

Suitable for mechanical designers, CAD specialists, engineers, researchers, makers, and independent technical experts.

No strict formal education or years-of-experience requirement.