Mechanical Engineering

Alignerr Corp.; New Zealand; Remote; NZD 83,000 - 165,000; Part time

Job summary

Alignerr is seeking a Mechanical Engineering Expert to help train AI models by challenging physical reasoning in areas like FEA, thermo, and fluid dynamics. You’ll craft problems, author solutions, and audit AI outputs for accuracy and safety with ASME/ISO standards.

The role is remote, hourly, and flexible, requiring 10–40 hours per week. Masters or PhD in mechanical or aerospace engineering preferred, with strong communication and meticulous attention to detail.

Qualifications

• Pursuing or holding a Master's/PhD in Mechanical/Aerospace Engineering.
• Strong grounding in solid/fluids/thermodynamics.
• Excellent written communication of complex concepts.

Responsibilities

• Design advanced engineering problems across FEA, heat transfer, and dynamics.
• Author ground-truth solutions and benchmarks for AI.
• Audit AI technical reasoning for accuracy and safety with standards like ASME/ISO.
• Identify and fix reasoning failures and provide actionable feedback.
• Work independently and asynchronously.

Skills

Solid mechanics

Fluid mechanics

Thermodynamics

CAD/CAM

FEA/ANSYS

Engineering problem design

Technical writing

Education

Master's or PhD in Mechanical/Aerospace Engineering

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.

• 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