Senior Mechanical Design Engineer - AI Trainer

Job TitleSenior Mechanical Design Engineer - AI Trainer

Job TypeContractor (~15hrs/week)

LocationRemote The Role micro1 is engaging Senior Mechanical Design Engineers to contribute to a customer's project involving complex CAD assembly exploration and AI advancement. 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. What You’ll Own Analyze and dissect multi-part mechanical assemblies to identify critical design decisions, constraints, and potential failure points that challenge expert reasoning. Formulate challenging, non-obvious technical questions that test real-world mechanical design judgment, ensuring relevance and difficulty beyond junior-level understanding. Validate and document defensible, exact answers directly from CAD models, ensuring clear traceability and accuracy. Review AI-generated outputs, pinpoint breakdowns or inaccuracies in mechanical reasoning, and suggest targeted improvements. Flag ambiguous, trivial, or unanswerable questions, refining or sharpening them for clarity and precision. Thoroughly document edge cases and sources of disagreement within answers to maintain strict verifiability. Communicate findings and reasoning in clear, professional written and verbal form to support continuous project improvement. What We’re Looking For 5+ years of professional experience creating and overseeing multi-part mechanical assemblies from concept, not just from existing drawings. Mastery in at least one major parametric CAD tool (SolidWorks, Creo, NX, CATIA, Inventor, Fusion, Onshape, or Solid Edge). Demonstrated experience in teaching, mentoring, or leading — whether through formal instruction, leading design reviews, or coaching engineering teams. Expertise in design intent, assembly reasoning, mechanism and kinematic analysis, and robust GD&T/tolerance judgment. Background in at least one discipline: industrial machinery and automation, robotics, automotive and heavy equipment, aerospace and defense, medical devices, consumer products, or tooling and fixture design. Exceptional written English communication skills — your documentation directly influences project deliverables. Bonus: Experience with FreeCAD, advanced GD&T/tolerance analysis, or formal design review leadership. Compensation The compensation for this contractor role is based on approved work completed and accepted through the project’s quality review process. Specific payment rates and terms will be provided during the onboarding process. micro1 is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, sexual orientation, or gender identity), national origin, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable local laws, regulations and ordinances. If you need assistance and/or a reasonable accommodation during the application process, reach out to support@micro1.ai. Our hiring process utilizes artificial intelligence tools to assist in candidate screening and assessment. Our AI tools are designed to complement, not replace, human decision-making. Disclaimer The information contained in this job posting, including but not limited to role responsibilities, qualifications, compensation, and benefits, is provided for informational purposes only and does not constitute a binding offer of employment. micro1 reserves the right to amend, modify, or withdraw any portion of this posting at its sole discretion and without prior notice. All employment decisions are made in accordance with applicable laws and regulations. Pay: $40.00 - $90.00 per hour Expected hours: 15.0 per week Benefits: Flexible schedule Work Location: Remote