Mechanical Engineering AI Expert

Andrews Recruitment Group; Sydney; Remote; AUD 69,000 - 207,000; Full time

Job summary

Andrews Recruitment Group is seeking contractors for remote, AI-assisted engineering work across mechanical disciplines. Tasks include reviewing AI-generated answers, solving engineering problems, creating assessments, and auditing CAD drawings and test data.

Candidates may come from ME backgrounds including design, FEA, or teaching roles, with strong problem-solving and CAD/FEA experience. Ideal candidates hold a degree or higher in Mechanical Engineering or related field and have 4–5+ years of

Qualifications

• A degree, MSc or PhD in Mechanical Engineering or recognised technical qualification.
• Typically 4–5+ years of relevant experience or substantial hands-on experience.
• Experience with engineering drawings, calculations, testing, CAD, FEA or technical documentation.

Responsibilities

• Review AI-generated engineering answers for technical accuracy.
• Solve mechanical engineering problems.
• Create technical questions, assessments and grading criteria.
• Review CAD models, drawings and technical documentation.
• Analyse test data, sensors, instrumentation and failure reports.
• Produce clear explanations of engineering reasoning.
• Support AI training with realistic engineering scenarios and content.

Skills

Mechanical Engineer

Mechanical Design Engineer

FEA / Simulation Engineer

Mechanical Engineering Technician

Manufacturing Engineer

Lecturer / Professor / Researcher

Education

Degree/MSc/PhD in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

SolidWorks

NX

Creo

CATIA

ANSYS

Abaqus

Nastran

Job description

Remote | Contractor | $50–$150 per hour equivalent

The Role

Depending on your background, work may include:

• Reviewing AI-generated engineering answers for technical accuracy
• Solving mechanical engineering problems
• Creating technical questions, assessments and grading criteria
• Reviewing CAD models, drawings and technical documentation

Working with FEA, stress analysis, thermodynamics, dynamics, vibration or fluid mechanics

Analysing test data, sensors, instrumentation and failure reports

Producing clear explanations of engineering reasoning

Supporting AI training with realistic engineering scenarios and technical content

You could come from a background such as:

• Mechanical Engineer
• Mechanical Design Engineer
• FEA / Simulation Engineer
• Mechanical Engineering Technician
• Manufacturing Engineer
• Mechanical Engineering Lecturer / Professor / Researcher

Ideally, you will have:

A degree, MSc, PhD or recognised technical qualification in Mechanical Engineering

• OR substantial hands-on mechanical engineering experience
• Typically 4–5+ years of relevant experience
• Strong technical problem-solving ability

Experience with engineering drawings, calculations, testing, CAD, FEA or technical documentation

Experience with SolidWorks, NX, Creo, CATIA, ANSYS, Abaqus or Nastran may be advantageous for some projects.

Contract

Projects are fully remote and typically move quickly, with successful applicants often starting within 24–48 hours of onboarding.

Compensation varies by project and expertise, typically equivalent to around $50–$150 per hour.