Mechanical Engineering Expert - AI Content Specialist

Alignerr; Sydney; Remote; AUD 83,000 - 152,000; Full time

Job summary

Alignerr Corp. is seeking a Mechanical Engineering Expert to help train and improve cutting-edge AI models. This remote hourly contract role focuses on challenging problems across fluids, heat transfer, and solid mechanics, with emphasis on accuracy and engineering judgment.

You will design advanced problems, author solution benchmarks, and audit AI reasoning against standard engineering practices (ASME, ISO). A strong writing ability and precision are essential.

Qualifications

• Master's or PhD in Mechanical/Aerospace Engineering or related field.
• Strong foundation in solid mechanics, fluid mechanics, thermodynamics, CAD/CAM, mechatronics, or manufacturing processes.
• Ability to communicate complex physical concepts clearly in writing.
• Attention to detail in mathematical derivations, unit conversions, and engineering constraints.

Responsibilities

• Design Advanced Problems: Craft challenging mechanical engineering problems across domains including FEA, heat transfer, kinematics, fluid mechanics, and material science to test AI performance.
• Author Ground-Truth Solutions: Develop detailed, step-by-step technical solutions and benchmark responses for AI models to learn from.
• Audit Technical Reasoning: Evaluate AI-generated outputs for accuracy, safety, and compliance with engineering standards (ASME, ISO).
• Identify and Correct Reasoning Failures: Pinpoint logical errors in AI reasoning and provide structured feedback to improve model performance.

Skills

Solid mechanics

Fluid mechanics

Thermodynamics

CAD/CAM

Mechatronics

Manufacturing processes

Education

Master's or PhD in Mechanical or Aerospace Engineering or related field

Tools

SolidWorks

MATLAB

ANSYS

Job description

Mechanical Engineering Expert (AI Training)

About The Role

We're looking for mechanical engineering specialists to help train and improve cutting-edge AI models developed by the world's leading AI research labs. Your deep technical knowledge will directly shape how AI understands and reasons through complex engineering problems — from fluid dynamics and thermodynamics to structural mechanics and materials science. This is a unique opportunity to apply your graduate-level expertise in a flexible, remote capacity while making a meaningful contribution to the future of AI-assisted engineering.

• Organization: Alignerr
• Type: Hourly Contract
• Location: Remote
• Commitment: 10–40 hours/week

What You'll Do

• Design Advanced Problems: Craft challenging mechanical engineering problems across domains including FEA (Finite Element Analysis), heat transfer, kinematics, fluid mechanics, and material science to rigorously test AI performance
• Author Ground-Truth Solutions: Develop detailed, step-by-step technical solutions and benchmark responses that AI models learn from — your work sets the standard
• Audit Technical Reasoning: Evaluate AI-generated outputs including CAD logic, thermodynamic proofs, and material specifications for accuracy, safety, and compliance with engineering standards (ASME, ISO, and others)
• Identify and Correct Reasoning Failures: Pinpoint logical errors in AI reasoning — such as flawed force distributions, energy conservation violations, or incorrect unit derivations — and provide structured feedback to improve model performance

Who You Are

• Pursuing or holding a Master's or PhD in Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, or a closely related discipline
• Strong foundational expertise in one or more core areas: solid mechanics, fluid mechanics, thermodynamics, CAD/CAM, mechatronics, or manufacturing processes
• Able to communicate complex physical phenomena and technical concepts clearly and precisely in writing
• Highly detail-oriented — you catch errors in mathematical derivations, unit conversions, and physical system constraints that others miss
• No prior AI experience required — we'll get you up to speed

Nice to Have

• Experience with data annotation, technical writing, or evaluation systems
• Proficiency in engineering software such as SolidWorks, MATLAB, ANSYS, or similar tools
• Background in reviewing or producing engineering documentation to professional standards

Why Join Us

• Work on some of the most technically sophisticated AI projects in the world
• Fully remote and flexible — set your own schedule and work when it suits you
• Freelance autonomy with the backing of a globally collaborative team
• Intellectually stimulating work that keeps your engineering skills sharp
• Exposure to advanced large language models and how they're trained and evaluated
• Potential for ongoing work and contract extension