Mechanical Engineering

Alignerr Corp.; New Zealand; Remote; NZD 83,000 - 152,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Fully remote

Flexible schedule

Freelance autonomy

Job summary

Alignerr is seeking a Mechanical Engineering Expert (AI Training) to design challenging FEA and thermo-mechanical problems and craft rigorous, benchmark solutions for AI models. The role focuses on validating AI reasoning for complex physical systems, ensuring safety and standards compliance while working remotely on a flexible schedule.

You will independently develop and review technical content, with strong emphasis on precise communication, mathematical accuracy, and detailed evaluation

Qualifications

• Master's or PhD in Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, or closely related field.
• Strong foundational knowledge in solid mechanics, fluid mechanics, thermodynamics, CAD/CAM, or manufacturing processes.
• Ability to clearly communicate complex technical concepts in writing.
• Highly detail-oriented, meticulous with derivations and unit checks.
• No prior AI experience required.

Responsibilities

• Design advanced engineering problems across FEA, heat transfer, kinematics, materials and mechatronics to stress-test AI performance.
• Author ground-truth solutions with rigorous, step-by-step technical explanations for AI learning and evaluation.
• Audit AI technical reasoning including CAD logic, thermodynamic proofs, and material specs for accuracy, safety, and standards compliance (ASME/ISO).
• Identify and fix reasoning failures, provide structured feedback to improve model reasoning.
• Work independently and asynchronously to manage workload.

Skills

FEA

CAD/CAM

Thermodynamics

Fluid mechanics

Solid mechanics

Education

Masters or PhD in Mechanical Engineering or 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.

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