Work Type
Remote
Location
Global
Compensation
USD $40–100 per hour, adjusted by country of residence.
About this opportunity
Overview
Rex is looking for CAD specialists to create and validate parametric CAD models for AI training datasets. The role involves building a library of mechanical parts and assemblies in FreeCAD and performing quality checks to ensure the data meets engineering standards.
What You'll Do
- Build, edit, and validate accurate parametric CAD models in FreeCAD with strong geometric precision and sound engineering practice.
- Create a diverse library of mechanical parts, assemblies, and features for use in datasets.
- Apply GD&T so models align with real-world design and manufacturing standards.
- Review CAD data for quality, identify inconsistencies, and maintain engineering documentation.
- Script repetitive modelling tasks where automation is helpful.
- Respond to feedback and revision requests in a timely manner.
- Follow project guidelines, participate in calibration and review sessions, and incorporate feedback to maintain consistent quality.
Requirements
- 2+ years of experience in mechanical design, CAD modelling, manufacturing, or industrial engineering.
- Strong parametric modelling experience in FreeCAD or equivalent software.
- Experience with CAD validation and applying GD&T in manufacturing scenarios.
- Clear written English.
- Reliable, detail-oriented, and able to work independently and meet deadlines in a remote setting.
Preferred Qualifications
- Python scripting for CAD automation.
- Experience with FreeCAD workbenches and assemblies.
- Experience contributing to open-source CAD projects.
Rights, Confidentiality, and Data Handling
- Submit only work you created yourself or have the right to share.
- Do not submit material covered by employer, client, or third-party confidentiality obligations, or material you do not have the right to share.
- Do not submit export-controlled, military, or defence-related technical data.
- Remove credentials, secrets, and personal data from any submission.
- Rex may request evidence of ownership or licence, verify submissions, and reject or remove submissions that do not meet requirements.
Legal and Compliance
- All submitted content must be lawful and shareable by you.
- Do not submit confidential or proprietary material belonging to an employer, client, or third party, or personal data without a lawful basis.
- Rex may verify identity, credentials, ownership, and licensing; may reject or remove submissions; and may report unlawful submissions to relevant authorities.
- Engagement and payment are subject to successful verification and applicable sanctions, export-control, tax, and employment laws.
- The contractor agreement will define ownership and licence terms for delivered work, to be confirmed by Rex Legal.