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# Senior FreeCAD Engineer - Remote

- **Company:** YO AI Labs View all jobs
- **Location:** Chicago, IL, United States (Remote available)
- **Experience:** Expert
- **Salary:** $141,400.0 - $212,000.0
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** 3d Models, Computer-Aided Design, Scripting
- **Published:** September 16, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.careerjet.com/jobad/us8a562ec1b39f73da4a1a47d46afd0a99

## About the Role

* 2+ years of experience in mechanical engineering, product design, or industrial engineering or any other related field with a focus on parametric CAD modeling.
 * Advanced proficiency in FreeCAD or equivalent parametric CAD platforms.
 * Strong knowledge of mechanical design fundamentals, including GD&T and DFM best practices.
 * Demonstrated ability to produce comprehensive technical drawings and documentation for manufacturing and assembly.
 * Experience conducting engineering QA and verifying model integrity and compliance with specifications.
 * Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills relevant to remote, project-based collaboration.

## Description

* Create, modify, and validate detailed parametric CAD models in FreeCAD to specified project requirements.
 * Develop and optimize mechanical assemblies, leveraging best practices in assembly design and component integration.
 * Apply rigorous Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing (GD&T) and Design for Manufacturing (DFM) principles to ensure manufacturability and quality.
 * Generate clear, precise technical drawings and documentation for engineering review and downstream processes.
 * Conduct thorough engineering QA reviews of CAD models and drawings to identify, communicate, and help resolve issues.
 * Utilize Python scripting for CAD automation tasks, streamlining repetitive or complex modeling operations (highly preferred, not mandatory).
 * Collaborate by providing insightful feedback on model accuracy, design intent, and process improvements.


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