Remote Mechanical Test Technician for AI Benchmark Data

YO AI Labs; Chicago (IL); Remote; USD 55,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

YO AI Labs seeks experienced Mechanical Engineering Technicians to support an advanced AI benchmark project entirely remotely. You will craft realistic testing scenarios, interpret data, and diagnose failures to build credible datasets for validation.

Role emphasizes hands-on testing, detailed documentation, and data-driven recommendations. 4+ years in mechanical testing and strong data handling with CSVs and PDFs are highly valued; onboarding is rapid and pay is task-based.

Qualifications

• 4+ years of hands-on experience in mechanical testing, laboratory, or production environments.
• Associate degree or relevant trade/technical credential preferred.
• Strong experience with instrumentation, sensors, data acquisition systems, and prototype testing.
• Ability to document test procedures, results, and failure modes accurately.
• Strong analytical and troubleshooting skills.
• Comfortable working with CSVs, spreadsheets, PDFs, and technical datasets.
• Ability to work independently in a remote environment.

Responsibilities

• Create realistic technician tasks involving test setup, instrumentation, data collection, and failure diagnosis.
• Develop technical datasets such as test logs, calibration records, sensor outputs, and failure reports.
• Define accurate solution pathways and next-step recommendations based on test data.
• Create detailed 35+ point grading rubrics covering instrumentation, data interpretation, and failure analysis.
• Document test procedures, observations, results, and diagnostic findings clearly.
• Ensure tasks reflect real-world professional complexity rather than textbook scenarios.

Skills

Test Setup

Data Interpretation

Failure Diagnosis

Instrumentation

Sensor & Data Acquisition

Mechanical Testing

Technical Documentation

Data Analysis

Quality & Troubleshooting

Education

Associate degree or technical credential

Tools

Instrumentation

Sensors

Data Acquisition Systems

Prototype Testing

Job description

YO AI Labs seeks experienced Mechanical Engineering Technicians to support an advanced AI benchmark project entirely remotely. You will craft realistic testing scenarios, interpret data, and diagnose failures to build credible datasets for validation.

Role emphasizes hands-on testing, detailed documentation, and data-driven recommendations. 4+ years in mechanical testing and strong data handling with CSVs and PDFs are highly valued; onboarding is rapid and pay is task-based.