Mechanical Engineer - AI Trainer

Opportunity Overview

Handshake is seeking skilled SolveSpace users to support AI research through flexible, hourly contract work. This is not a traditional job. You'll leverage your hands-on experience with geometric constraint modeling, mechanism design, or parametric 3D CAD to evaluate AI-generated content and provide feedback that enhances AI's understanding of mechanical design tasks and engineering workflows. This is an ongoing, project-based opportunity.

Who This Is For

• Experienced SolveSpace users who have worked in or around roles such as Mechanical Engineer, Mechanism Design Engineer, Robotics Engineer, R&D Engineer, Kinematics Researcher, or CAD Designer.
• People with at least 1 year of hands-on experience with SolveSpace, either through professional work or freelance projects.
• Individuals with a strong working knowledge of geometric constraint solving, mechanism design, and parametric modeling concepts.
• Those with excellent written communication skills and attention to detail.
• Self-starters capable of working independently and following written guidelines.

What You'll Do

You'll use your expertise with SolveSpace to create tool-related questions and review AI-generated responses for accuracy and relevance to real-world mechanical design and engineering workflows.

Qualifications

• No prior AI or technical experience is required.
• A working knowledge of geometric constraint solving, mechanism design, and parametric modeling concepts.
• Strong written communication skills and attention to detail.
• The ability to work independently and follow written guidelines.

Application Process

• Create a Handshake account.
• Upload your resume and submit your portfolio.
• Verify your identity.
• Get matched and onboarded into relevant projects.
• Start working and earning.

Work Model and Project Details

• Status: Independent contractor (not a full-time employee role).
• Location: Fully remote; work from anywhere with a reliable internet connection and access to a desktop or laptop computer.
• Schedule: Flexible and asynchronous, with no minimum hour requirement. Many contributors work approximately 5–20 hours per week when assigned to an active project.
• Durability: The Handshake AI program runs year-round, with projects opening periodically across different areas of expertise. Placement depends on current project needs, with opportunities to be considered for future projects as they become available.

Work Authorization

Must be currently residing in the United States. F-1 students who are eligible for CPT or OPT may be eligible for projects on Handshake AI. Work with your Designated School Official to determine your eligibility. If your school requires a CPT course, Handshake AI may not meet your school's requirements. STEM OPT is not supported. See our Help Center article for more information on what types of work authorizations are supported on Handshake AI.