Industrial Engineer

Mercor; United States; Remote; USD 85,000 - 125,000; Part time

Job summary

Mercor is seeking experienced Industrial Engineers to work as independent contractors. This fully remote role requires applying process optimization and regulatory compliance expertise to assist in training AI systems related to compliance workflows. Candidates should have over 4 years of experience in the industry and will work roughly 15 hours a week for 3-4 weeks.

Benefits

Fully remote and flexible schedule

Paid weekly via Stripe Connect

Qualifications

• 4+ years of experience in Industrial Engineering.

Responsibilities

• Design realistic compliance scenarios such as reviewing permits.
• Create prompts that train AI to identify risks.
• Review AI-generated content for accuracy and tone.

Skills

Process Optimization

Systems Analysis

Regulatory Compliance

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Mercor is partnering with top-tier AI research labs to recruit experienced Industrial Engineers as independent contractors.

In this unique role, you’ll apply your process optimization, systems analysis, and regulatory compliance expertise to help train and evaluate advanced AI systems. Your work will ensure AI models accurately reflect real-world compliance workflows, permitting processes, inspections, and operational oversight in the public sector.

What We're Looking For

We’re seeking Industrial Engineers with 4+ years of experience in the industry

What You’ll Do

• Design realistic compliance scenarios such as reviewing permits, investigating violations, or documenting inspection results
• Create prompts that train AI to identify risks, draft notices, evaluate eligibility, and document technical workflows
• Review AI-generated content for accuracy, tone, and alignment with engineering and regulatory practices
• Advise researchers on engineering terminology, process logic, and documentation formats commonly used in compliance work

Why Join This Project

• Fully remote and flexible — work when and where you prefer
• ~15 hours/week for 3–4 weeks
• Collaborate with AI researchers developing tools for real-world compliance and operational support
• Influence the next generation of AI tools that may support audits, inspections, and permit evaluations
• Competitive hourly compensation based on location and experience
• Paid weekly via Stripe Connect
• Visa Note: We are unable to support H1-B or STEM OPT candidates at this time

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Not Applicable

Employment type

• Employment type

  Contract

Job function

• Job function

  Analyst and Management

• Industries

  Software Development and Manufacturing

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