Remote CAD Design Expert (Instructor) — AI Research & Domain Evaluation

ZR Talent Group has an active remote opening for a Remote CAD Design Expert (Instructor) — AI Research & Domain Evaluation ($40 - $90/hour). This flexible work-from-home role pairs experienced practitioners in CAD tools mastery, Parametric modeling mastery, Design intent & assembly reasoning, CAD design experience with leading machine learning laboratories to author high-difficulty prompts, verify factual and technical rigor, and refine multi-step reasoning outputs.

Prior experience building machine learning systems is not required—our research partners value authentic practitioner judgment, domain rigor, and clear analytical writing.

Key Responsibilities & Deliverables

• Analyze and interpret product requirements to design robust, manufacturable multi-part assemblies using advanced parametric CAD tools.
• Demonstrate design intent and assembly reasoning by making critical decisions on architecture, component placement, and tolerance stack-ups.
• Document design rationales, best practices, and DFM (Design for Manufacturability) considerations to guide AI learning workflows.
• Create, annotate, and optimize 3D models and assemblies that exemplify expert-level CAD methodologies.
• Review and critique sample designs, providing detailed feedback on modeling strategies and design feasibility.
• Collaborate asynchronously with the project team, responding to queries and clarifying complex design decisions in clear written and verbal communication.
• Contribute educational insights or mentoring content based on your CAD expertise to improve project deliverables.

Required Qualifications & Technical Criteria

• Demonstrated professional or advanced academic background in CAD tools mastery, Parametric modeling mastery, Design intent & assembly reasoning, CAD design experience.
• Strong analytical writing and critical evaluation skills in English.
• Self-directed work ethic suited for an asynchronous, 100% remote research environment.

Preferred Experience & Bonus Attributes

• 5+ years in professional CAD design, with responsibility for leading design decisions on complex assemblies, including architecture, mating strategies, tolerances, and DFM principles.
• Mastery of a major parametric CAD software package (SolidWorks, Creo, NX, CATIA, Inventor, Fusion, Onshape, Solid Edge); familiarity with FreeCAD is a plus.
• Strong capability to articulate design logic, trade-offs, and assembly intent both in documentation and through interactive discussions.
• Experience mentoring, teaching, or enabling others in CAD design, formally or informally.
• A recognized CAD credential (e.g., CSWE/CSWP, Autodesk Certified Instructor/Expert Elite, ASME GDTP, SOLIDWORKS Champion) is highly valued and may substitute for a formal experience bar.
• Demonstrated ability to collaborate effectively in remote and asynchronous professional contexts.
• Attention to detail and commitment to delivering insightful, high-quality contributions.

Compensation, Remote Eligibility & Schedule

• Compensation Band: $40 - $90/hour
• Work Model: 100% Remote / Work From Home with flexible asynchronous scheduling
• Eligible Remote Locations: United States, Canada, United Kingdom, Australia, New Zealand, Ireland, and South Africa
• Current Openings: 10 active specialist positions
• Hiring Organization: ZR Talent Group
• Core Skills & Technologies: CAD tools mastery, Parametric modeling mastery, Design intent & assembly reasoning, CAD design experience