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Mechanical CAD AI Evaluation Expert

Create realistic mechanical design problems based on CAD and manufacturing workflows. Review AI-generated designs and explain whether they are technically accurate and practical to manufacture.

Field
Engineering
Where
India
Commitment
part time
Hours
up to 20/week
Asks for
Master's
Posted
6 days ago

Pay data for your profession: Engineering AI trainer jobs

How this pay compares

The title points to rating and reviewing ai output: judging a model's answers or code against guidelines, such as which of two is better or whether one is correct and safe. What each kind of AI training work pays

At $47/hr, this role pays more than 8% of the 207 open engineering roles with a listed pay range, below the median of $80.

Open engineering roles that ask for a Master's have a median of $94/hr (41 roles).

Among platforms with 10 or more priced engineering roles, Mercor has the highest median ($88/hr across 35 roles) and micro1 the lowest ($60/hr across 28).

OpenTrain AI roles that closed since late October stayed listed a median of 31 days (122 roles). OpenTrain AI posted this one 6 days ago.

Computed from 2,746 open roles we track across Mercor, micro1, Handshake AI, Alignerr, Appen and OpenTrain AI, refreshed daily. Midpoints of listed ranges; “up to” ceilings are left out of medians.

What you would earn at this rate

Rate

$47/hr

Per week, before tax

$940

Per month, if the work is steady

$4,073

Tax
Contract pay arrives with no tax withheld. A US contractor at this rate and these hours would set aside about $1,030 a month for self-employment tax plus federal income tax at the 12% bracket (25%, before state tax). Outside the US, your own country's rules apply.

Assumes paid hours only; unpaid assessments, onboarding and gaps between projects lower the real figure. Full take-home calculator · Track what you actually earn

Open engineering roles on each platform

The same kind of work, priced on every platform we track, with the best-paid open role on each.

PlatformOpenMedianBest-paid open role
Mercor36$88/hrInfrastructure / Site Reliability Engineer (SRE)$200/hr
OpenTrain AIthis role132$85/hrChief Engineer / Senior Mechanical Engineer$200-300/hr
Alignerr14$61/hrRobotics Technician$40-120/hr
micro129$60/hrMember of Technical Staff, Research Engineering$400k-800k/yr
Handshake AI52up to $85/hrEngineering LeadUp to $195/hr

“Up to” rows list only ceilings, so their median is a maximum, not comparable with the range midpoints above them.

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The full listing

As posted on OpenTrain AI. See the original

The work

Create realistic mechanical design problems based on CAD and manufacturing workflows. Review AI-generated designs and explain whether they are technically accurate and practical to manufacture.

  • Write mechanical design scenarios grounded in real engineering work.
  • Evaluate AI responses for accuracy, manufacturability, and sound engineering methods.
  • Give clear, structured written feedback to help improve AI responses.
  • Work remotely and asynchronously on an ongoing project.

What it pays and takes

  • Pay: Up to $47 per hour.
  • Workload: Part-time, with a 20+ hours per week requirement and a flexible schedule.
  • Location: Open to candidates in India.
  • Work arrangement: Ongoing, project-based contract work that can fit alongside another role.
  • Education and experience: A BS or MS in Mechanical Engineering with hands-on industry experience, plus a portfolio of manufactured designs.
  • Technical background: Strong parametric CAD skills and depth in GD&T and design for manufacturing, or in FEA and simulation.
  • Tools: Experience with SolidWorks, CATIA, Fusion 360, or Onshape is relevant. Experience across multiple CAD platforms or simulation environments is helpful.
  • Other requirements: Clear technical writing, strong attention to detail, fluency in English, and authorization to work in India.
  • A portfolio showing designs from concept through manufacturing can strengthen your application.

How it works

OpenTrain is a platform for finding AI training work and starting applications; creating an account is free. Apply on OpenTrain with your resume, then complete the application on the hiring site.

About AI training work

AI training uses examples and feedback from people to help improve AI systems. This project calls for mechanical engineering judgment to assess whether generated designs reflect real design and manufacturing practice.

From applying to your first payment on OpenTrain AI

  1. 1

    Create a profile

    Create a free OpenTrain profile with your domains, languages and hourly rate.

  2. 2

    Apply

    Apply to the listing. Some listings hire through OpenTrain; others send you to the hiring platform.

  3. 3

    Funded milestones

    The client funds each milestone before work starts.

  4. 4

    First payment

    OpenTrain pays out to your connected payout method when the client approves the milestone. It doesn't publish a fixed payout schedule.

Sources: OpenTrain: AI training careers, OpenTrain docs: invoicing and payouts

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Pay history

OpenTrain AI has listed this role at $47/hr since Nov 6, 2026 with no change.

Across OpenTrain AI's engineering roles, the median listed pay was $69/hr on Nov 1, 2026 (50 roles) and is $85/hr as of Nov 11, 2026 (130 roles).

What workers report about OpenTrain AI

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