Remote Mechanical Testing Specialist

YO AI Labs; Boston (MA); Remote; USD 34,000 - 55,000; Part time

Job summary

YO AI Labs seeks a Mechanical Engineering Technician on a contractor basis to support an AI benchmark project. The role emphasizes hands-on test setup, instrumentation, data collection, and failure diagnosis, with an emphasis on realistic, non-textbook scenarios.

Remote work is supported, and onboarding is rapid. Qualified candidates will have 4+ years in mechanical testing or related environments, proficiency with data acquisition, documentation, and diagnostics, and the ability to work

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

Tools

Data acquisition hardware

Sensors

Job description

YO AI Labs seeks a Mechanical Engineering Technician on a contractor basis to support an AI benchmark project. The role emphasizes hands-on test setup, instrumentation, data collection, and failure diagnosis, with an emphasis on realistic, non-textbook scenarios.

Remote work is supported, and onboarding is rapid. Qualified candidates will have 4+ years in mechanical testing or related environments, proficiency with data acquisition, documentation, and diagnostics, and the ability to work