Mechanical Engineering

Alignerr Corp.; Birmingham; Remote; GBP 34,000 - 83,000; Part time

Job summary

Alignerr is seeking a Mechanical Engineer to train AI with a remote, hourly contract. You will craft challenging problems using FEA, heat transfer and kinematics, and develop gold-standard solutions to benchmark AI outputs.

You will also review AI-generated CAD logic and thermodynamic proofs for accuracy and safety. The role emphasizes precise technical communication, rigorous analysis, and the ability to explain complex phenomena clearly.

Qualifications

• Masters or PhD in Mechanical or Aerospace Engineering or related field.
• Strong foundation in solid mechanics, fluid mechanics, thermodynamics, CAD/CAM or manufacturing processes.
• Clear ability to explain complex physical phenomena and mathematical reasoning concisely.
• High precision in reviewing derivations, unit conversions and physical constraints.

Responsibilities

• Design advanced mechanical engineering problems spanning FEA, heat transfer, kinematics, materials science and mechatronics.
• Author precise, step-by-step solutions and benchmarking responses for AI learning and evaluation.
• Audit AI reasoning for technical accuracy, safety compliance and adherence to standards (ASME, ISO).
• Identify flawed AI reasoning and provide actionable feedback to improve model performance.

Skills

Deep domain knowledge

Technical communication

Attention to detail

Education

Master's or PhD in Mechanical/Aerospace Engineering

Tools

SolidWorks

MATLAB

ANSYS

Job description

About The Role

We're partnering with the world's leading AI research labs to build smarter, more technically rigorous AI models - and we need mechanical engineers to make it happen. If you have deep expertise in fluid dynamics, thermodynamics, structural mechanics, or related fields, this is your opportunity to directly influence how the next generation of AI reasons through complex engineering problems.

Mechanical Engineering - AI Trainer

About The Role

We're partnering with the world's leading AI research labs to build smarter, more technically rigorous AI models - and we need mechanical engineers to make it happen. If you have deep expertise in fluid dynamics, thermodynamics, structural mechanics, or related fields, this is your opportunity to directly influence how the next generation of AI reasons through complex engineering problems.

This is a fully remote, flexible contract role where your domain knowledge becomes the benchmark for AI performance.

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

What You'll Do

• Design Challenging Problems - Create advanced mechanical engineering problems spanning FEA (Finite Element Analysis), heat transfer, kinematics, material science, and mechatronics to rigorously stress-test AI capabilities.
• Author Ground-Truth Solutions - Develop precise, step-by-step technical solutions and "golden responses" that serve as benchmarks for AI learning and evaluation.
• Audit AI Reasoning - Review AI-generated outputs including CAD logic, thermodynamic proofs, and material specifications for technical accuracy, safety compliance, and adherence to engineering standards (ASME, ISO, and others).
• Refine Model Thinking - Identify flawed reasoning in AI outputs - such as incorrect force distributions, energy conservation violations, or faulty kinematic assumptions - and provide structured, actionable feedback to improve model performance.

Who You Are

• Advanced Degree - Masters (pursuing or completed) or PhD in Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, or a closely related discipline.
• Deep Domain Knowledge - Strong foundational expertise in one or more of: solid mechanics, fluid mechanics, thermodynamics, CAD/CAM, or manufacturing processes.
• Clear Technical Communicator - Able to explain complex physical phenomena and mathematical reasoning in concise, well-structured written form.
• Precision-Oriented - High attention to detail when reviewing mathematical derivations, unit conversions, and physical system constraints.
• No prior AI experience required - we'll bring you up to speed.

Nice to Have

• Experience with data annotation, quality evaluation, or technical review workflows.
• Proficiency with engineering software such as SolidWorks, MATLAB, or ANSYS.
• Familiarity with AI systems or large language model evaluation.

Why Join Us

• Work on genuinely cutting-edge AI projects alongside top research labs.
• Fully remote and async - work on your own schedule, wherever you are.
• Freelance perks: autonomy, flexibility, and collaboration with a global expert community.
• Make a real impact - your engineering expertise directly shapes how AI understands the physical world.
• Potential for ongoing work and contract extension.