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Engineering Design & Simulation Specialist (SolidWorks)

Create and refine mechanical parts and assemblies in SolidWorks, then explain the steps and choices behind your work. The role title refers to engineering design and simulation; review the duties and qualifications before applying.

Field
Engineering
Where
United States, Algeria, Argentina, Austria, Bahrain, Bangladesh +46 more
Commitment
part time
Asks for
PhD, Master's
Posted
8 days ago

Pay data for your profession: Engineering AI trainer jobs · PhD AI trainer jobs

How this pay compares

At $94/hr (the midpoint of $65 to $123), this role pays more than 68% of the 207 open engineering roles with a listed pay range, above the median of $80.

Open engineering roles that ask for a PhD have a median of $94/hr (34 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 8 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

Per week, before tax

$1,410

Per month, if the work is steady

$6,110

Tax
Contract pay arrives with no tax withheld. A US contractor at this rate and these hours would set aside about $1,545 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.

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The full listing

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The work

Create and refine mechanical parts and assemblies in SolidWorks, then explain the steps and choices behind your work. The role title refers to engineering design and simulation; review the duties and qualifications before applying.

  • Create and edit 3D models using parametric modeling, sketches, constraints, and feature trees.
  • Develop mechanical designs from technical requirements and review dimensions, tolerances, manufacturability, and production accuracy.
  • Complete advanced SolidWorks tasks and explain your workflow step by step.
  • Write clear instructions and detailed prompts for mechanical design tasks.

What it pays and takes

  • Pay: $65 to $123 per hour.
  • Work type: Part-time contract.
  • Location: Open to candidates in the United Arab Emirates, Argentina, Austria, Bangladesh, Belgium, Bahrain, Brazil, Canada, Switzerland, Chile, Colombia, Germany, Denmark, Algeria, Egypt, Spain, France, the United Kingdom, Ghana, and Greece.
  • Location: Also open to candidates in Indonesia, India, Italy, Jordan, Japan, Kenya, Kyrgyzstan, Kuwait, Kazakhstan, Lebanon, Sri Lanka, Morocco, Mexico, Malaysia, Nigeria, the Netherlands, Oman, Peru, the Philippines, Pakistan, Palestine, and Portugal.
  • Location: Also open to candidates in Qatar, Saudi Arabia, Singapore, Thailand, Tunisia, Taiwan, the United States, Uzbekistan, Vietnam, and South Africa.
  • Requirements: Strong professional SolidWorks experience, hands-on 3D parametric CAD modeling and assembly experience, and knowledge of mechanical design, GD&T, and manufacturing processes.
  • Requirements: Access to SolidWorks, the ability to record your screen while working, clear explanations of technical workflows, and English proficiency at B2 level or higher.
  • Helpful: Experience with FreeCAD, Fusion 360, or Autodesk Inventor; a master's degree or PhD in mechanical engineering or a related field; prior annotation, RLHF, or AI model evaluation work; or knowledge of CNC machining, sheet metal, injection molding, or reverse engineering.

How it works

You apply here in about two minutes and finish on the hiring platform. The next step is a short AI interview (technical roles include a coding challenge). Passing it is how you qualify for paid tasks, so take it soon after you are invited.

The hiring platform's application for this job asks for your resume, your LinkedIn profile, your phone number, your location and answers to 5 screening questions.

About AI training work

AI training work uses examples and reviews prepared by people to help AI systems learn. This role brings mechanical design expertise to CAD tasks and clearly explained workflows.

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  2. 2

    Apply

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  3. 3

    Funded milestones

    The client funds each milestone before work starts.

  4. 4

    First payment

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Pay history

OpenTrain AI has listed this role at $65-123/hr since Nov 3, 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).

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