Mechanical Engineering

Alignerr Corp.; New Zealand; Remote; NZD 55,000 - 124,000; Part time

Job summary

Alignerr is seeking a Mechanical Engineering Expert (AI Training) to work remotely as a freelance contractor. You will craft advanced problems in FEA, heat transfer, and materials, and develop ground-truth solutions to benchmark AI reasoning.

You should hold a Master's or PhD in Mechanical or Aerospace engineering and have strong fundamentals. The role offers a flexible schedule with 10–40 hours per week and remote collaboration.

Qualifications

• Master's or PhD in Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, or a closely related field.
• Strong knowledge of solid mechanics, fluid mechanics, and thermodynamics.
• Familiarity with CAD/CAM and manufacturing processes.
• Excellent written communication of complex technical concepts.

Responsibilities

• Design advanced engineering problems in FEA, heat transfer, kinematics, and materials to stress-test AI performance.
• Author rigorous, step-by-step solutions as benchmarks for AI learning.
• Audit AI reasoning, including CAD logic and material specifications, for accuracy and safety.
• Identify and fix reasoning failures and provide actionable feedback.
• Work independently and asynchronously on a flexible schedule.

Skills

Solid mechanics

Fluid mechanics

Thermodynamics

CAD/CAM

Manufacturing processes

Education

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

Tools

SolidWorks

MATLAB

ANSYS

Job description

Mechanical Engineering Expert (AI Training)

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. Your deep domain knowledge will directly shape how AI reasons through complex physical systems, from fluid dynamics and thermodynamics to structural mechanics and FEA.

This is a rare opportunity to apply your engineering expertise in a cutting-edge AI context, working flexibly and remotely on your own schedule.

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

What You'll Do

• Design Advanced Engineering Problems — Craft challenging, domain-specific problems across FEA, heat transfer, kinematics, material science, and mechatronics to stress-test AI performance
• Author Ground-Truth Solutions — Develop rigorous, step-by-step technical solutions that serve as benchmarks for AI learning and evaluation
• Audit AI Technical Reasoning — Review AI-generated CAD logic, thermodynamic proofs, and material specifications for accuracy, safety, and compliance with standards like ASME and ISO
• Identify and Fix Reasoning Failures — Spot logical errors such as incorrect force distributions or energy conservation violations, and provide structured feedback to improve model reasoning
• Work Independently and Asynchronously — Manage your own workload and contribute on a schedule that suits you

Who You Are

• Pursuing or holding a Master's or PhD in Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, or a closely related field
• Strong foundational knowledge in solid mechanics, fluid mechanics, thermodynamics, CAD/CAM, or manufacturing processes
• Able to communicate complex technical concepts clearly and precisely in written form
• Highly detail-oriented — meticulous when checking mathematical derivations, unit conversions, and physical constraints
• No prior AI experience required

Nice to Have

• Prior experience with data annotation, technical writing, or evaluation systems
• Proficiency with engineering tools such as SolidWorks, MATLAB, or ANSYS
• Familiarity with engineering standards bodies (ASME, ISO, SAE)

Why Join Us

• Work on genuinely cutting-edge AI projects alongside top research labs
• Fully remote and flexible — work when and where it suits you
• Freelance autonomy with the backing of a well-connected AI organization
• Gain rare, hands-on exposure to how advanced large language models are trained and evaluated
• Potential for ongoing work and contract extension