CAD Expert
Quick facts
- Type
- Part-time
- Location
- Fully Remote-Open Worldwide
- Hours
- 15–20 hours / week
- Skills
- Python
- Platform
- Micro1 — 260 open jobs
- Typical pay at Micro1
- $25–150/hour · median $90 (17 jobs on our site)
- Apply
- Free to apply — never pay to get AI training work
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Required Skills
AutoCAD
AutoDesk
Fusion 360
FreeCAD
CAD
About micro1
micro1 is the leading AI data lab for training frontier models and evaluating AI agents. Experts contribute their diverse subject matter knowledge across domains such as finance, healthcare, STEM engineering, and more. micro1 transforms that real-world expertise into high-quality training data, evaluations, and feedback loops that improve how AI systems learn, reason, and perform.
Our platform identifies and vets top talent through an AI recruiter, enabling high-quality expert contributions at scale. We aim to enable 1 billion people to do meaningful work by applying their expertise to AI. As our global expert network grows, micro1 is building the human intelligence layer for frontier AI.
CAD Expert
Role Type: Contractor
Location: Fully Remote-Open Worldwide
Schedule: 15-20 hrs/week. Fully flexible (Can accomodate after hours + weekends if needed)
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 CAD domain knowledge is what matters.
This is a very coding heavy role. Candidates but have experience using coding agents with python in their workflow.
Scope of Work
Provide expert feedback on manufacturing processes and techniques, drawing on hands-on CAD experience (CAM and CNC workflows especially welcome).
Review, assess, and refine AI-generated content and recommendations relevant to manufacturing workflows.
Develop and validate detailed rubrics for evaluating manufacturing process accuracy and efficiency.
Required Qualifications
Hands-on experience with any CAD platform (e.g. Fusion 360, AutoCAD, SolidWorks, Onshape, Inventor, CATIA, Creo).
Strong written and verbal communication skills with an emphasis on clarity and detail.
Preferred Qualifications
Experience with Autodesk tools, particularly Fusion 360 or AutoCAD.
Experience using coding agents and Python.
Background in CAM, CNC machining, or digital manufacturing workflows.
Familiarity with AI tools (LLMs, generative design, AI-assisted workflows) and comfort evaluating AI output.
Experience developing or applying process evaluation rubrics.
Process:
Apply to the role, filling out the screening questions
Complete AI interview (aprox. 30 minutes)
Hiring Manager review
Compensation Structure
Compensation is output-based; experts are paid per task that meets the project specifications. The time required to complete work may vary depending on the expert’s experience and workflow. Minimum submission requirements apply. Experts must submit a minimum of tasks per week.
Start Timeline & Availability
We typically fill roles within 48 hours and are looking for experts ready to jump in right away. If selected, we expect you to start your first tasks within 24–48 hours of completing onboarding.
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About Micro1
micro1 recruits engineers and domain experts for AI labs using its AI interviewer. Once vetted, contractors work on human-data projects such as writing and checking model outputs or building coding evaluations.