Industrial Maintenance Technician Job

Gpac; Tukwila (WA); Remote; USD 96,000 - 110,000; Part time

Job summary

micro1 is seeking a Mechanical Engineer contractor to contribute domain expertise for training frontier AI systems. You will analyze technical documents, craft and review questions and solutions, and collaborate with cross‑functional teams to ensure data depth and accuracy.

No prior AI experience is required; your ME knowledge is what matters. You will work remotely under a contractor arrangement, applying precise mechanical engineering insights to shape model learning and evaluation.

Qualifications

• 2–6 years of professional or academic experience in mechanical engineering.
• Strong reading comprehension and ability to interpret technical documents.
• Excellent English written and verbal communication.
• Experience creating or evaluating technical content such as reports or problem sets.
• Ability to work independently with strong time management.
• High attention to accuracy and data quality.

Responsibilities

• Analyze technical documents and extract key information relevant to your domain.
• Generate, review, and refine questions and solutions based on real mechanical engineering scenarios.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to ensure accuracy and depth of data and analysis.
• Provide detailed written and verbal feedback on clarity and technical accuracy.
• Apply advanced subject knowledge to evaluate and solve complex engineering problems.
• Work independently and manage time to deliver high‑quality outputs.
• Contribute to continuous improvement of data quality and processes.

Skills

Mechanical engineering

Reading comprehension

English communication

Technical content creation

Independent work

Attention to detail

Education

Master’s or PhD in Mechanical Engineering or related field

Job description

About micro1

micro1 is the leading AI data lab for training frontier models and evaluating AI agents. Experts contribute their diverse subject matter knowledge across domains such as finance, healthcare, STEM engineering, and more. micro1 transforms that real‑world expertise into high‑quality training data, evaluations, and feedback loops that improve how AI systems learn, reason, and perform.

Our platform identifies and vets top talent through an AI recruiter, enabling high‑quality expert contributions at scale. We aim to enable 1 billion people to do meaningful work by applying their expertise to AI. As our global expert network grows, micro1 is building the human intelligence layer for frontier AI.

Job Title

Mechanical Engineer

Job Type

Contractor

Location

Remote

Salary

$70.00–$80.00 hourly

Job Summary

In this role, you'll apply your expertise to help train next‑generation AI systems. Your work will shape how models learn, reason, and perform through high‑quality, real‑world input. No prior experience in AI is required — your domain knowledge is what matters.

Key Responsibilities

• Analyze technical documents and extract key information relevant to your domain expertise
• Generate, review, and refine questions and solutions based on real‑world mechanical engineering scenarios
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to ensure accuracy and depth of data and analysis
• Provide detailed written and verbal feedback on document clarity, technical accuracy, and effectiveness
• Apply advanced subject matter knowledge to evaluate and solve complex engineering problems
• Work independently, managing your time to deliver high‑quality outputs with minimal supervision
• Contribute to the continuous improvement of data quality and project processes

Required Skills and Qualifications

• 2-6 years of professional or academic experience in mechanical engineering or a closely related field (lab, workplace, or academia)
• Strong reading comprehension skills, with proven ability to analyze and interpret technical documents
• Exceptional English communication skills, both written and verbal
• Demonstrated experience in creating or evaluating technical content, such as reports, studies, or problem sets
• Ability to work independently and efficiently, with excellent self‑management
• High attention to detail and commitment to data accuracy
• Experience interfacing with technical documentation and performing analytical tasks

Preferred Qualifications

• Advanced degree (Master’s or PhD) in Mechanical Engineering, Chemistry, Physics, or Biology
• Previous experience contributing to interdisciplinary or research‑driven projects
• Familiarity with data‑driven analysis or training data preparation