Mechanical Engineer - Fully Remote

Mercor; San Francisco (CA); Remote; USD 96,000 - 152,000; Full time

Job summary

Mercor connects elite creative and technical talent with leading AI research labs. This is a remote contract for a Mechanical Engineer in the United States, starting immediately for 4–6 weeks with 20+ hours per week. Tasks are paid on a task basis at first, then hourly for the remainder of the project.

You will evaluate AI-generated mechanical designs and drawings, assess engineering rigor and specifications, review scenarios, and provide expert feedback to improve AI outputs.

Qualifications

• 4+ years of mechanical engineering experience in roles such as Mechanical Engineer, Mechanical Design Engineer, or Project/Test Engineer.
• Ability to commit 20+ hours per week to a 4–6 week contract.
• Strong written English communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate AI-generated mechanical designs, drawings, and specs for quality and accuracy.
• Compare AI-generated responses based on engineering rigor and design soundness.
• Review mechanical scenarios to provide expert feedback on equipment design and system troubleshooting.
• Leverage real-world expertise to improve AI model outputs.
• Work independently and asynchronously to meet deadlines and optimize AI system performance.

Skills

Mechanical design

Blueprint interpretation

Independent work

Written English

Job description

About the job

Mercor connects elite creative and technical talent with leading AI research labs. Headquartered in San Francisco, our investors include Benchmark, General Catalyst, Peter Thiel, Adam D'Angelo, Larry Summers, and Jack Dorsey.

Position: Mechanical Engineers
Type: Contract
Compensation: $70–$110/hour
Location: Remote
Duration: 4–6 weeks
Commitment: 20+ hours/week

Role Responsibilities

• Evaluate AI-generated mechanical designs, technical drawings, and system specifications for quality and accuracy.
• Compare AI-generated responses based on engineering rigor, design soundness, and specification precision.
• Review mechanical engineering scenarios involving equipment design and system troubleshooting to provide expert feedback.
• Leverage real-world expertise in designing tools, machines, and mechanical systems to improve AI model outputs.
• Work independently and asynchronously to meet deadlines while enhancing AI system performance.

Qualifications

Must-Have

• 4+ years of experience in mechanical engineering roles such as Mechanical Engineer, Mechanical Design Engineer, Product Engineer, Project Engineer, or Test Engineer.
• Experience designing, evaluating, or maintaining mechanical products, equipment, or systems, including interpreting blueprints and technical drawings.
• Ability to commit 20+ hours per week.
• Strong written English communication skills.

Start Date

• Immediate

Compensation & Legal

• Task-based payment upon first task approval. Experts who complete their first task within the required timeline will then qualify for hourly payment for the remainder of the project.

Resources & Support

• For details about the interview process and platform information, please check: https://talent.docs.mercor.com/welcome
• For any help or support, reach out to: [e-mail]