Mechatronics Engineer

SaidGig; New York (NY); Remote; USD 69,000 - 124,000; Full time

Job summary

SaidGig is seeking a contractor to apply mechatronics expertise to train AI systems for a robotics initiative. You will review video footage of robotic arms performing industrial tasks and produce precise annotations to help models learn from real-world machine behaviour.

Responsibilities include tagging, classifying, commenting on sessions, and identifying mechanical and control issues while meeting project timelines. Remote work is available to qualified candidates.

Qualifications

• Professional background in mechatronics engineering or a closely related discipline.
• Experience with video annotation or data labeling for robotics or industrial automation.
• Ability to recognize mechanical and control problems in complex machinery.
• Strong attention to detail and a record of producing accurate technical deliverables.
• Understanding of machine failure causes and robotic movement dynamics.
• Experience supporting AI training or machine learning projects is highly preferred.

Responsibilities

• Review recorded sessions of robotic arms executing industrial tasks.
• Tag, classify, and comment on each video session using project guidelines.
• Identify, document, and categorize mechanical and control issues visible in the footage.
• Use knowledge of machine movement, failure modes, and operational dynamics to determine likely causes of failures or inefficiencies.
• Deliver complete, accurate annotations that meet project standards and timelines.
• Work with project coordinators to resolve ambiguities in guidelines or video content.

Skills

Video annotation

Robotics

Attention to detail

AI training experience

Remote work

Education

Mechatronics engineering

Job description

Role Overview

Apply mechatronics expertise to help train advanced AI systems for a robotics initiative. You will review video footage of robotic arms performing complex industrial tasks and produce precise annotations that help models learn from real-world machine behaviour.

Key Responsibilities

• Review recorded sessions of robotic arms executing industrial tasks.
• Tag, classify, and comment on each video session using project grading and annotation guidelines.
• Identify, document, and categorize mechanical and control issues visible in the footage.
• Use knowledge of machine movement, failure modes, and operational dynamics to determine likely causes of failures or inefficiencies.
• Deliver complete, accurate annotations that meet project standards and timelines.
• Work with project coordinators to resolve ambiguities in guidelines or video content.

Qualifications

• Professional background in mechatronics engineering or a closely related discipline.
• Experience with video annotation or data labeling, particularly for robotics or industrial automation systems, is preferred.
• Ability to recognize and interpret mechanical and control problems in complex machinery.
• Strong attention to detail and a record of producing accurate technical deliverables.
• Understanding of machine failure causes and robotic movement dynamics.
• Experience supporting AI training or machine learning projects is highly preferred.
• Ability to work independently in a remote, asynchronous project environment.

Work Terms

• Independent contractor engagement.
• Remote work is available to candidates in Northern America, Latin America, Europe, the UK, and Oceania.

Compensation

• $50 to $90 per hour.