Remote Mechanical Engineer for AI Training & Evaluation

Alignerr; Wellington; On-site; NZD 55,000 - 124,000; Part time

Job summary

Alignerr is seeking a Mechanical Engineering Expert (AI Training) to shape how AI understands engineering problems, applying graduate-level knowledge in fluid dynamics, thermodynamics, structural mechanics and beyond, all on a fully flexible, remote schedule.

You will design complex problems, author precise, step-by-step solutions for AI benchmarks, and audit AI outputs for technical accuracy, safety, and compliance with ASME/ISO standards.

Qualifications

• Pursuing or holding a Master's or PhD in Mechanical or Aerospace Engineering.
• Expertise in solid mechanics, fluid mechanics, thermodynamics, CAD/CAM or manufacturing processes.
• Ability to communicate complex concepts in writing.
• Very detail-oriented with derivations, unit conversions and constraints.
• No prior AI experience required.

Responsibilities

• Design complex engineering problems spanning FEA, heat transfer, kinematics, fluid dynamics and materials.
• Author ground-truth solutions for AI learning benchmarks.
• Audit AI-generated content for accuracy, safety and engineering standards (ASME/ISO).
• Refine AI reasoning by identifying flaws and providing feedback.

Skills

Solid mechanics

Fluid mechanics

Thermodynamics

CAD/CAM

Manufacturing processes

Strong written communication

Detail-oriented

Education

Master's degree in Mechanical Engineering

PhD in Mechanical/Aerospace Engineering

Tools

SolidWorks

ANSYS

MATLAB

Job description

Alignerr is seeking a Mechanical Engineering Expert (AI Training) to shape how AI understands engineering problems, applying graduate-level knowledge in fluid dynamics, thermodynamics, structural mechanics and beyond, all on a fully flexible, remote schedule.

You will design complex problems, author precise, step-by-step solutions for AI benchmarks, and audit AI outputs for technical accuracy, safety, and compliance with ASME/ISO standards.