Mechanical Engineering AI Evaluator

OpenTrain AI; Northern (KY); Hybrid; USD 96,000 - 152,000; Part time

Job summary

OpenTrain AI is recruiting a Mechanical Engineering AI Evaluator to assess AI-generated mechanical engineering content and workflows. You will use practical experience with tools, machines, equipment, and mechanical systems to judge the accuracy, rigor, and technical soundness of generated work.

The evaluation work covers designs, drawings, specifications, technical responses, and related engineering artifacts.

Qualifications

• At least four years of professional experience as a mechanical engineer or in a closely related role.
• Experience designing, evaluating, or maintaining mechanical products, equipment, or systems.
• Ability to interpret blueprints and technical drawings.
• Strong written English communication.
• Careful judgement about engineering requirements and quality.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate AI-generated mechanical designs and technical drawings.
• Review system specifications and related mechanical artifacts.
• Assess equipment design and mechanical troubleshooting scenarios.
• Judge specification compliance and technical precision.
• Evaluate whether designs are rigorous and technically sound.
• Provide clear expert feedback on strengths, weaknesses, and required improvements.

Skills

Mechanical engineering experience

Blueprint interpretation

Technical judgement

Written English communication

Job description

About OpenTrain

OpenTrain AI is the hiring and contracting organization for this role. It is the #1 platform for finding and building careers in AI training and data labeling, helping contributors discover projects, build a professional profile, and apply in minutes.

This project offers a way to apply your engineering judgment to cutting-edge AI development while building experience in a fast-growing field. Creating an OpenTrain account is free.

• Remote contract opportunity for candidates located in the USA
• Part-time commitment of at least 20 hours per week
• Advertised compensation of $70-$110 per hour

About AI Training Work

AI training is the human side of building artificial intelligence. Expert contributors review model-generated content, compare possible responses, identify technical issues, and provide feedback that helps AI systems become more accurate and useful.

For specialized projects like this one, professional knowledge is essential. Your experience with mechanical products, equipment, systems, drawings, and specifications will help evaluate whether AI-generated engineering work is technically sound.

• Contribute expert judgment to the development of AI systems
• Review and rate model outputs against real engineering standards
• Work remotely with flexible part-time project hours

The Role

OpenTrain is recruiting a Mechanical Engineering AI Evaluator to assess AI-generated mechanical engineering content and workflows. You will use practical experience with tools, machines, equipment, and mechanical systems to judge the accuracy, rigor, and technical soundness of generated work.

The evaluation work covers designs, drawings, specifications, technical responses, and related engineering artifacts. You will also review equipment design and mechanical troubleshooting scenarios, assess specification compliance, and communicate precise feedback.

• Role type: Remote contract and part-time project
• Location: United States
• Expected duration: Approximately 4 to 6 weeks
• Expected schedule: At least 20 hours per week
• Listed experience level: Entry level, with four or more years of relevant professional experience required

What You'll Do

You will compare AI-generated responses using engineering rigor, design soundness, and specification precision. Your evaluations will help identify technical strengths, weaknesses, inaccuracies, and areas requiring improvement.

• Evaluate AI-generated mechanical designs and technical drawings
• Review system specifications and related mechanical engineering artifacts
• Assess equipment design and mechanical troubleshooting scenarios
• Judge specification compliance and technical precision
• Evaluate whether designs and responses are rigorous and technically sound
• Provide clear expert feedback on strengths, weaknesses, and required improvements

Requirements

This role requires substantial professional mechanical engineering experience and the ability to apply careful technical judgment to generated content. Strong written English communication is essential because evaluations must be clear, precise, and actionable.

• At least four years of professional experience as a mechanical engineer, mechanical design engineer, product engineer, project engineer, test engineer, or in a closely related role
• Experience designing, evaluating, or maintaining mechanical products, equipment, or systems
• Ability to interpret blueprints and technical drawings
• Ability to judge mechanical design soundness, specification precision, and compliance
• Strong written English communication
• Careful judgement about engineering requirements and technical quality

Helpful Background

Experience in mechanical product development, equipment design, systems evaluation, testing, or troubleshooting is particularly relevant. Candidates should be comfortable reviewing technical content and explaining engineering issues in precise, actionable language.

• Mechanical product development experience
• Equipment design experience
• Systems evaluation or testing experience
• Mechanical troubleshooting experience
• Practical familiarity with tools, machines, equipment, or mechanical systems

Compensation And Schedule

This is a remote contract project for candidates located in the USA. The expected commitment is at least 20 hours per week for approximately 4 to 6 weeks.

• Hourly rate: $70-$110 per hour
• Time requirement: 20 or more hours per week
• Project length: Approximately 4 to 6 weeks
• Employment type: Contractor and part-time

How AI Evaluation Builds Your Career

Every major AI system depends on people who prepare, review, and evaluate examples. By applying mechanical engineering expertise to model outputs, you will work at the intersection of professional engineering and AI development.

OpenTrain helps contributors build a durable AI training portfolio, show credible experience, and find projects that match their skills.

• Apply your existing engineering expertise to emerging AI systems
• Build experience in specialized AI evaluation
• Create a stronger professional profile through OpenTrain
• Work remotely with a defined part-time project commitment