Remote Mechanical Engineer — AI Training & Validation

Andrews Recruitment Group; Brisbane; Remote; AUD 69,000 - 207,000; Part time

Job summary

Andrews Recruitment Group is seeking experienced Mechanical Engineering AI Experts for a fully remote, contractor role supporting a large-scale project to train and evaluate next-generation AI systems. Your engineering expertise matters; no prior AI experience required.

Responsibilities include reviewing AI-generated engineering outputs, solving mechanical problems, creating assessments and grading criteria, reviewing CAD models and drawings, and analyzing test data.

Qualifications

• Degree or recognised qualification in Mechanical Engineering.
• Typically 4–5+ years of relevant experience.
• Experience with CAD, FEA or technical documentation.

Responsibilities

• Review AI-generated engineering answers for technical accuracy.
• Solve mechanical engineering problems across projects.
• Create technical questions, assessments and grading criteria.
• Review CAD models and drawings.

Skills

CAD

FEA

Engineering judgment

Mechanical Engineering

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

SolidWorks

NX

Creo

CATIA

ANSYS

Abaqus

Nastran

Job description

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

We are recruiting experienced Mechanical Engineering AI Experts to support a large-scale project helping train and evaluate next-generation AI systems.

No previous AI experience is required. Your engineering expertise is what matters.

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.

If you are an experienced Mechanical Engineering AI Expert interested in applying your technical knowledge to advanced AI projects, apply today.

• 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