CAD Expert
Micro1 • Remote
Education
Master's
Type
Per task
Pay Rate
$80–$150/task
Actively Hiring
50 openings
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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.
Requirements
- AutoCAD
- AutoDesk
- Fusion 360
- FreeCAD
- CAD
- Must be eligible to work in Remote
How long hiring takes
Across the AI training platforms we refer candidates to, the median gap between referral and hire is about 30 days. It varies by platform and role, so treat it as a rough guide for this one.
Key responsibilities
- 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.
Why this role
Micro1's CAD Expert role pays $80-$130 per task for people fluent in AutoCAD, Fusion 360 and FreeCAD. The work runs 15 to 20 hours a week on a flexible schedule and centers on giving expert feedback on manufacturing processes and CAD models. No prior AI experience is required, since the CAD domain knowledge itself is the qualifying skill.
Talent pool
We're light on Design candidates
We've matched 30 people with a Design background against 397 Design listings we've tracked, so most go out without one. Set up a profile and we'll consider you for a role like this one.
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Common questions
Can I apply to Micro1 from outside the US or UK?
Yes. Micro1 accepts applicants from most countries worldwide, unlike DataAnnotation or Outlier, both of which cap access to a handful of English-speaking countries. Most roles still require strong written and spoken English.
Does Micro1 monitor your computer while you work?
On many projects, yes, through time-tracking tools that take periodic screenshots to verify active hours. Check the specific project's requirements before accepting if desktop monitoring is a dealbreaker.
Why do these AI training roles pay so much?
Because general knowledge isn't what's being tested. The model already knows the basics; what it needs is expertise on edge cases, the rare, difficult, highly technical judgment calls only a senior professional in the field would make correctly.
What does the day-to-day workload look like for elite-expert AI training roles?
Slow and deep, not fast and repetitive. A single task can take 45-60 minutes of researching citations or verifying complex calculations. Quality is what's being measured here, not throughput.
What does Design work look like for a CAD Expert?
Tasks here are scoped to Design, not generic labeling. As a CAD Expert, expect to draw on real domain judgment (evaluating outputs, correcting errors, or providing expert reasoning specific to Design) rather than following a one-size-fits-all rubric. If you don't have hands-on Design background, this is likely not the right listing to start with.
What specific skills does this listing call for?
AutoCAD, AutoDesk, Fusion 360, and FreeCAD are named directly in the listing. If you don't have hands-on experience with these, expect the screening process to test for them directly rather than accepting adjacent experience as a substitute.
What does the 'openings' count on this listing mean?
It's Micro1's live count of how many candidates it's still trying to place for this specific role, 50 right now, not a countdown on your individual application. A higher number signals more active demand; it doesn't lower the bar for acceptance.
How much does this specific role pay?
This listing is posted at $80–$150/task, a per-task rate. The range reflects experience level and negotiated terms, not a placeholder, so where you land in it depends on your background and the assessment. Pay can change between when we last checked the listing and when you apply, so confirm the current number on the platform's own application page before committing time.
How does per-task pay translate to an hourly rate?
It doesn't directly, that's the catch. Each task has a listed price and an estimated completion time, but your actual effective rate depends on how fast you work. If a task is estimated at 20 minutes and pays $8, that is $24/hr for a fast worker and $12/hr for a slow one. Track your actual time on the first few tasks before treating the listed rate as your real hourly income.
What happens when I click Apply on this listing?
You'll be taken to Micro1's external site to complete your application there. This listing links through a referral, but the process is identical to applying directly; the link just routes you correctly. Create an account on their site and follow their onboarding steps.
Do I need a Master's to qualify?
This role lists a master's degree as a requirement. In practice, the domain assessment is the real gate. If you can pass it, the degree is usually secondary. However, some platforms verify credentials formally, so list your actual qualifications accurately on your profile.