SolidWorks Specialist

$65–123/hr

rate as listed

Workload: ~15h/week
Engagement: Project-based
Location: Worldwide
Field: Engineering

Complete mechanical design tasks in SolidWorks and document each modeling decision for an AI training project. The work covers parts, assemblies, parametric features, GD&T, manufacturing review, and clear step-by-step workflow explanations.

What the work involves

You will create and edit SolidWorks parts and assemblies from technical requirements. Typical tasks include building constrained sketches, managing parametric features and feature trees, modifying existing designs, checking dimensions and tolerances, and assessing whether a model is suitable for manufacturing. You will also write detailed task prompts and instructions while explaining your modeling process step by step.

What the platform screens for

The screen is likely to test whether you can describe specific SolidWorks projects, defend modeling choices under follow-up, and identify errors in geometry, constraints, GD&T, or manufacturability. Strong professional SolidWorks experience, 3D parametric modeling, assembly work, and knowledge of manufacturing processes are preferred. Experience with FreeCAD, Fusion 360, or Autodesk Inventor is also preferred, as are CNC machining, sheet metal, injection molding, reverse engineering, human data work, and a relevant master's degree or PhD. English proficiency at B2 level or higher is preferred.

Practical details

This is a remote contractor role. You need access to SolidWorks and the ability to record your screen while completing tasks. The listing does not state whether scheduling is fully asynchronous or specify typical weekly hours, so confirm workload, deadlines, and meeting expectations during onboarding.

Pay band: $65–123/hr

What they look for

solidworks
parametric-cad-modeling
gd&t
dfm
mechanical-design
injection-molding
sheet-metal-design
cnc-machining
casting
forging
assembly-modeling
cad-editing
design-documentation
reverse-engineering
scan-to-cad
python
ilogic
vba
manufacturability-analysis
written-communication
verbal-communication
project-documentation
feature-tree-management
tolerance-application

Included with this listing

Interview prep — 10 questions

Matched to what this platform's screening actually measures. Answer each out loud in 60–90 seconds: claim → concrete example → implication.

What it tests: This tests whether your claimed SolidWorks experience is tied to a verifiable project with concrete geometry, constraints, interfaces, and engineering requirements.
A strong answer: Use one specific project and state the component's purpose, major features, assembly relationships, design inputs, and final deliverable. Separate your own work from contributions made by colleagues.
Where people lose it: Candidates lose points by naming tools they used without explaining what they modeled, which requirements mattered, or which decisions they personally owned.

Summary, eligibility guidance and screening preparation are prepared by Sidequest from the platform's posting. Check the source listing before applying.