Mechanical Drafter - AI Trainer

Opportunity Overview

Handshake is looking for skilled LibreCAD and QCAD CE users to support AI research through flexible, hourly contract work. This is not a traditional job. You'll draw on your hands-on experience with 2D technical drafting, industrial schematics, or manufacturing blueprints to evaluate AI-generated content and provide feedback that helps AI better understand technical drafting tasks and manufacturing workflows.

This is an ongoing, project-based opportunity you can take on alongside anything else you have going on.

Who This Is For

This is a good fit if you're an experienced LibreCAD or QCAD CE user who has worked in or around roles like:

• Manufacturing Engineer or Mechanical Drafter

• CNC Programmer or Industrial Designer

• Technical Illustrator or CAD Drafter

You should have solid experience with one or more of the following:

• 2D technical drafting, industrial schematics, or manufacturing blueprints using LibreCAD or QCAD CE

• CNC programming, DXF/DWG workflows, or AutoCAD-compatible drafting

• Annotating or labeling technical drawings and manufacturing assets

• Reviewing technical drafts for accuracy, tolerancing, or design consistency

What You'll Do

• You'll use your experience with LibreCAD or QCAD CE to create tool-related questions and review AI-generated responses for accuracy and relevance to real-world technical drafting and manufacturing workflows.

• No prior AI or technical experience is required.

Qualifications

• We're looking for people who have:

• At least 1 year of hands-on experience with LibreCAD or QCAD CE, whether through professional work or freelance projects

• A working knowledge of 2D technical drafting concepts, mechanical schematics, and manufacturing workflows

• 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

• Duration: 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 https://support.joinhandshake.com/hc/en-us/articles/32245223383703-Fellowship-Work-Authorization-Eligibility for more information on what types of work authorizations are supported on Handshake AI.