Remote Mechanical Testing Specialist

YO AI Labs; San Jose (CA); Remote; USD 34,000 - 55,000; Part time

Job summary

YO AI Labs seeks experienced Mechanical Engineering Technicians to support an advanced AI benchmark project. You will create realistic testing scenarios, interpret data, and diagnose failures using hands-on skills in instrumentation, sensors, and data acquisition.

No prior AI experience is required, but you will document procedures and outcomes clearly, training datasets and grading rubrics for evaluation will be prepared. Remote, task-based contractor role with rapid onboarding.

Qualifications

• 4+ years of hands-on mechanical testing or technician experience in mechanical testing environments.
• Experience with instrumentation, sensors, data acquisition systems, and prototype testing.
• Ability to document test procedures, results, and failure modes accurately.

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 relevant trade/technical credential

Tools

Data Acquisition Systems

Job description

YO AI Labs seeks experienced Mechanical Engineering Technicians to support an advanced AI benchmark project. You will create realistic testing scenarios, interpret data, and diagnose failures using hands-on skills in instrumentation, sensors, and data acquisition.

No prior AI experience is required, but you will document procedures and outcomes clearly, training datasets and grading rubrics for evaluation will be prepared. Remote, task-based contractor role with rapid onboarding.