CAD Design Expert (Instructor)
$40–90/hr
Remote part time STEM contract with micro1, $40–90/hr. Posted Oct 2.
$40–90/hr
Apply on micro1Is this job worth applying to?
- Pay
- Above typicalTops out at $90/hr. The typical top rate across 148 priced STEM listings is $70/hr.
- Getting in
- Some screening~30–45 min: profile + AI interview. Computer with webcam and mic for the AI interview.
- Steady work
- Work is patchyLong waits between tasks are common.
- Payout record
- Some delaysSchedule: twice a month. Paid via micro1 platform wallet (contractor payments).
- Freshness
- RecentPosted 5w ago. Still listed on micro1 on Nov 6, 2026.
- Where you live
- Not statedThe listing names no country.
The job description
Role Type: Contractor/Part-time commitment of at least 10 hours per week, ideally 15–20 hours.
micro1 is looking for experienced Mechanical Design Engineers and CAD Experts to contribute to an AI training project focused on complex mechanical assemblies. You'll use your practical CAD and mechanical design expertise to create challenging technical questions, analyze how mechanical components fit and move together, and help AI models develop a better understanding of real-world engineering.
What You'll Do
- Analyze complex 3D CAD assemblies, including how components fit together, move, and interact.
- Create challenging, technically accurate questions about mechanical assemblies, with clear and verifiable answers.
- Apply your understanding of joints, mates, constraints, degrees of freedom, clearances, and tolerances to solve assembly-related problems.
- Explain the engineering reasoning behind your answers in a clear, structured way.
- Review and validate technical questions and solutions to ensure accuracy and consistency.
- Collaborate remotely with the project team and incorporate feedback to improve the quality of AI training materials.
What We're Looking For
- Ideally 5+ years of hands-on mechanical design experience, particularly with complex, multi-part CAD assemblies.
- Strong proficiency in at least one parametric CAD tool, such as SolidWorks, Creo, CATIA, Siemens NX, Inventor, Fusion 360, Onshape, or Solid Edge.
- Practical experience designing mechanical systems with moving components, such as machinery, robotics, automation equipment, automotive mechanisms, or electromechanical products.
- Good understanding of assembly constraints, mechanical motion, component interactions, tolerances, and design intent.
- Ability to explain complex mechanical concepts clearly in written and spoken English.
- Strong attention to detail and the ability to develop precise, technically correct solutions.
Nice to Have
- Experience with FreeCAD.
- Experience teaching, mentoring, or reviewing mechanical design work.
- Professional CAD certifications, such as CSWP or CSWE.
- Experience developing technical exercises, engineering assessments, or educational materials.
How do you apply to micro1?
Apply on micro1
The Apply button opens this post on micro1's own site. You apply with them, not with Rubric. Budget about 30–45 min: profile + AI interview.
Get through screening
What micro1 asks for after you apply:
- Do the AI interview with Zara on a computer (not a phone)
- Take any skill assessment and verify your identity
- Wait to be matched to a project and sign the contract
Start work and get paid
Pay schedule: twice a month. Paid via micro1 platform wallet (contractor payments). You're paid for the work they hand out, not a fixed salary.
micro1 also needs
- Computer with webcam and mic for the AI interview
- Relevant degree or work history for expert roles
Red flags
- Red flagWeeks of silence after the AI interview
- Red flagContracts signed but no onboarding or tasks
- Red flagProjects ending or changing scope without notice
What is micro1 like to work for?
Recruiting company that vets experts with an AI interviewer (Zara) and staffs them on contract AI-training and evaluation projects for AI labs.
| Advertised pay | $15–135/hr |
|---|---|
| Getting in | Some screening |
| Application takes | ~30–45 min: profile + AI interview |
| How you get paid | Twice a month, via micro1 platform wallet (contractor payments) |
| Payout record | Some delays |
| Countries | Recruits globally with heavy hiring in South Asia, Southeast Asia, Latin America and Eastern Europe; India-based applicants are eligible for many roles. |
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