Mechanical Engineer | $80/hr Remote

Crossing Hurdles; United States; Remote; USD 89,544 - 110,208; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive hourly compensation

Fully remote work setup

Flexible schedule

Opportunity for contract extension

Job summary

A renowned AI collaboration firm is seeking LLM Mechanical Engineers for a short-term remote project. The role involves using mechanical design expertise to improve AI models, with responsibilities including solving manufacturing scenarios and collaborating with AI researchers. Competitive hourly rates of $65 to $80 and flexible scheduling are offered. No prior AI experience is required as training will be provided.

Qualifications

• Strong experience as a Mechanical Engineer, Design Engineer, or Manufacturing Engineer.
• Proficiency with CAD tools preferred.
• Excellent analytical and technical communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Design and solve mechanical and manufacturing scenarios to test LLM reasoning.
• Review and assess AI-generated solutions for accuracy.
• Collaborate with AI researchers to enhance model understanding.

Skills

Mechanical Engineering

Design Engineering

Manufacturing Engineering

Analytical Skills

Technical Communication

CAD Tools (SolidWorks, AutoCAD, Fusion 360)

Job description

Base Pay Range

$65.00/hr - $80.00/hr

At Crossing Hurdles, we work as a referral partner. We refer candidates to our Partner that collaborates with the world’s leading AI research labs to build and train cutting‑edge AI models.

Role Details

• Role: LLM Mechanical Engineers – Manufacturing
• Type: Short-Term Contract (1 Month)
• Location: Remote (USA Only)
• Rate: $65–$80 per hour
• Availability: 20–30 hours per week, with 2 hours overlap with PST timezone

About the Role

We are seeking experienced Mechanical, Design, or Manufacturing Engineers for a short-term project with a top AI lab. In this role, you’ll use your deep technical expertise in mechanical design, system optimization, and materials engineering to help fine‑tune large language models (LLMs).

Your insights will directly contribute to improving AI’s ability to reason through engineering problems, optimize manufacturing processes, and simulate mechanical systems accurately.

Key Responsibilities

• Design and solve real‑world mechanical and manufacturing scenarios to test LLM reasoning.
• Create structured explanations involving mechanical design, production methods, and failure analysis.
• Review and assess AI-generated solutions for accuracy, clarity, and adherence to engineering standards.
• Collaborate with AI researchers to enhance model understanding of CAD workflows, material science, and process engineering.

Skills & Requirements

• Strong experience as a Mechanical Engineer, Design Engineer, or Manufacturing Engineer.
• Proficiency with CAD tools (SolidWorks, AutoCAD, Fusion 360) and analysis methods (FEA, CFD) preferred.
• Strong understanding of mechanical systems, design principles, and manufacturing processes.
• Excellent analytical and technical communication skills.
• No prior AI experience required – training provided.

Perks of Freelancing

• Work on cutting‑edge AI research projects with leading LLM teams.
• Competitive hourly compensation.
• Fully remote work setup and flexible schedule.
• Opportunity for contract extension based on performance.