Mechanical Engineer - AI Trainer

About the job

Mercor connects elite creative and technical talent with leading AI research labs. Headquartered in San Francisco, our investors include Benchmark, General Catalyst, Peter Thiel, Adam D'Angelo, Larry Summers, and Jack Dorsey.

Position: Mechanical Engineers
Type: Contract
Compensation: $70–$110/hour
Location: Remote
Duration: 4–6 weeks
Commitment: 20+ hours/week

Role Responsibilities

• Evaluate AI-generated mechanical designs, technical drawings, and system specifications for quality and accuracy.
• Compare AI-generated responses based on engineering rigor, design soundness, and specification precision.
• Review mechanical engineering scenarios involving equipment design and system troubleshooting, providing expert feedback.
• Work independently and asynchronously to improve AI model performance and meet deadlines.
• Collaborate with AI research teams to enhance training data quality and downstream performance.

Qualifications

Must-Have

• 4+ years of experience in mechanical engineering roles.
• Experience with designing, evaluating, or maintaining mechanical products and systems.
• Ability to commit 20+ hours per week.
• Strong written English communication skills.

Start Date

• Immediate

Compensation & Legal

• Task-based payment upon first task approval. Qualified experts will be paid hourly for the remainder of the project.

Application Process (Takes 20–30 mins to complete)

• Upload resume
• AI interview based on your resume
• Submit form

Resources & Support

• For details about the interview process and platform information, please check: https://talent.docs.mercor.com/welcome
• For any help or support, reach out to: support@mercor.com

PS: Our team reviews applications daily. Please complete your AI interview and application steps to be considered for this opportunity.