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[Freelance] Onshape 3D Specialist for Industrial Visualization (Remote)
CarlGutierrez
Member Posts: 8 PRO
The Gist
I'm the Mechanical Designer at ICE Thermal Harvesting, a renewable energy startup focused on waste heat recovery. We are looking for an experienced Onshape designer to create a high-level schematic 3D assembly of our system for marketing purposes.
The Goal
We need a "simplified technical illustration" similar to the geothermal visual on our home page (www.ice-th.com). The goal is to show clients the layout and major components of our system without getting bogged down in fabrication details. We want "clean, clear, and consistent," not photorealistic or heavy.
The Scope
You will be creating a simplified assembly in Onshape containing:
- Turboexpander/Generator & ORC units
- Coolers, Exchangers, & Vessels
- Skid structures
- Simplified process piping connecting major components (tube/pipe routing is fine; no flanges, bolts, or detailed fittings required).
Your Responsibilities:
- Model Integration: Importing our proprietary equipment files and simplifying them for visual clarity.
- Asset Sourcing: We have models for our core tech as well as a library of valves, fittings, and flanges. However, for other BOP components (centrifugal pumps, generic vessels), you will need to source representative 3D models from online catalogs (TraceParts, McMaster, etc.) or create simple placeholders.
- Model Normalization: You must be able to "clean" downloaded assets—stripping internal geometry, screws, and heavy metadata—so they match the clean, low-fidelity aesthetic of the main assembly.
Input Data We Provide:
- Onshape or STEP files for our equipment.
- An equipment list describing the standard parts you need to source (e.g., "ANSI 3x4 Centrifugal Pump").
- Reference drawings/sketches for the general layout.
Timeline & Budget
- Timeline: ~2 week turnaround preferred.
- Budget: $1,500 - $2,500 (Open to proposals based on your assessment of the scope).
Who We're Looking For
- Onshape Pro: You are comfortable working in multi-part Part Studios and Assemblies.
- Resourceful: You know where to find industrial CAD models so you don't have to model everything from scratch.
- Disciplined with Detail: You know how to de-feature complex models to make them look clean for marketing.
- Process Knowledge: You are familiar enough with process equipment to know how a pump connects to a pipe without needing hand-holding.
To Apply
Please email me at carl.gutierrez@ice -th.com with:
- A link to your Onshape portfolio or screenshots of similar "clean industrial" work.
- A quick note on your process for sourcing and simplifying third-party models.
- Your rates (or fixed project estimate) and confirmation of availability for the next 2 weeks.
Looking forward to hearing from you!