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Job Title: CAD Design Engineer, Mechanical & Code-First Reverse Engineering Location: Hyderabad (On-site) Type: Full-Time Experience: 5+ years About the Role We are seeking an experienced CAD professional with strong expertise in 3D modelling, part and assembly design, and technical drafting. In this role, you will create and refine high-quality CAD models and engineering drawings, develop robust design workflows, and collaborate with engineering teams to deliver accurate, manufacturable, and production-ready designs. What You'll Do Create and review data grounded in real CAD and mechanical design practice, parts, assemblies, drawings, and the reasoning behind them.Reverse-engineer geometry: take an STL/mesh with no feature history and reconstruct the design intent as parametric, code-first CAD (build123d), inferring sketches, features, datums, patterns, and key dimensional relationships.Evaluate AI-generated design solutions, 3D models, feature trees, mating strategies, drawings, and pin down failure cases, edge cases, and quality gaps.Decompose complex modelling and verification tasks into structured, step-by-step workflows the model can learn from and be measured against. Domain Responsibilities Build and assess parametric models, assemblies, and detailed2D drawings across machined, sheet-metal, cast/moulded, and weldment parts.Judge design intent, constraints, and robustness, modelling approach.Apply and check GD&T, tolerancing, and design-for-manufacturing across the full product design lifecycle (concept detailing design review handoff).Validate code-first reconstructions against source geometry via deviation and dimensional-accuracy checks. Requirements Must Have B.E./B.Tech/M.Tech/Ph.D in Mechanical Engineering (or closely related) from a Tier 1/Tier2 institute (IIT, NIT, BITS, IIIT, DTU/NSUT, or equivalent).5+ years of hands-on CAD/mechanical design with breadth across multiple platforms (Autodesk Fusion, SolidWorks, Creo, NX, CATIA, or Inventor), multiple part types, and the full design workflow.Strong command of parametric modelling, assembly design, engineering drawings, GD&T, and DFM.Working Python ability and genuine comfort with code-first CAD (build123d / Cad Query), or a clear track record of picking up scripting fast. Good to Have Mesh processing (trimesh, Open3D, numpy-stl) and familiarity with OpenCascade/OCCT.Exposure to adjacent disciplines, surfacing, simulation-driven design, generative/topology optimization, or CAM handoff.PLM/PDM and configuration management. Interested candidates are required to complete the attached CAD assessment as part of the application process and submit @shilpa.srivastava@softage.net. Choose one of the three CAD projects and recreate the model from scratch using the reference image and STEP file as guidance. Match the shape, proportions, and key dimensions as accurately as possible, record your complete modelling session using OBS Studio, and submit the recording along with the final CAD files via a shared Google Drive folder. 3-phase-ac-motor-5-kw-1.snapshot.1gearbox-316.snapshot.8power_hammer-1.snapshot.5 .
Here's how to pick the right one and stand out in your application.
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That number is real. WorkMundi's database shows 144,883 open engineer roles across the world. India has the most with 31,687 jobs, followed by the United States with 30,084. If you just finished reading one job ad and felt paralyzed by choice, you're not alone—but this scale is actually an advantage. It means you can afford to be selective.
Start by geography and language. The majority of engineer ads—117,837 of them—have the job posting text written in English. Use that as one filter, but remember: the ad text language tells you nothing about whether the role actually requires you to speak English day-to-day. Read the job description carefully. Then check which countries have the volume you're targeting. Singapore, Poland, and Australia round out the top five after India and the US.
Next, learn who's hiring. Accenture has posted 2,801 engineer roles. andurilindustries, speechify, and jobgether are also actively recruiting. If you're applying to one of these names, research their hiring patterns and interview style before you apply. That homework pays off.
When you interview, expect the question every engineer hears: 'Tell me about a time you had to debug a problem that wasn't in your job description.' Have a specific story ready—not a general one. Name the tools, the deadline pressure, and what you learned. Hiring managers listen for whether you see problem-solving as part of the role itself, not a favour.