Senior Mechanical Design Engineer

Mercor; United States; Remote; USD 137,760; Part time

Job summary

A leading tech company is hiring a Data Collection Specialist who will work remotely and is expected to record screen sessions and annotate software screenshots. The ideal candidate should be familiar with tools like AutoCAD, SolidWorks, and Vivado, possess strong attention to detail, and be fluent in English. This role requires independent work with flexibility in hours, aiming for 20+ hours per week at a competitive rate of $100/hour.

Qualifications

• Strong familiarity with professional software tools including AutoCAD Mechanical, SolidWorks, Inventor, and Vivado.
• Detail-oriented and capable of following precise instructions.
• Comfortable working independently and meeting tight deadlines.
• Access to a physical Mac and ability to create a fresh macOS user profile if required.
• Fluent in English.

Responsibilities

• Record screen sessions demonstrating specific tasks.
• Annotate screenshots of professional software.
• Follow staging instructions for UI states.
• Use a custom capture tool for accurate recordings.
• Adhere to task guidelines for data quality.
• Work independently and meet deadlines.

Skills

Familiarity with AutoCAD Mechanical

Familiarity with SolidWorks

Familiarity with Inventor

Familiarity with Vivado

Attention to detail

Ability to follow instructions

Independence

Fluency in English

Tools

MacOS

Job description

About The Job

Mercor connects elite creative and technical talent with leading AI research labs. Headquartered in San Francisco, our investors include Benchmark, General Catalyst, Peter Thiel, Adam D'Angelo, Larry Summers, and Jack Dorsey.

Position

Data Collection Specialist

Type

Contract

Compensation

$100/hour

Location

Remote

Commitment

20+ hours/week

Role Responsibilities

• Record screen sessions demonstrating specific tasks with clear verbal narration explaining each step.
• Annotate screenshots of professional software by drawing precise bounding boxes around relevant UI elements.
• Follow provided staging instructions to set up specific UI states prior to recording.
• Use a custom capture tool to record workflows accurately and consistently.
• Adhere closely to task guidelines to ensure data quality and usability.
• Work independently and meet tight deadlines while maintaining high quality.

Must-Have

• Strong familiarity with professional software tools including AutoCAD Mechanical, SolidWorks, Inventor, and Vivado.
• Detail-oriented and capable of following precise instructions.
• Comfortable working independently and meeting tight deadlines.
• Access to a physical Mac and ability to create a fresh macOS user profile if required.
• Fluent in English.

Preferred

• Prior experience with data collection, annotation, or QA work.
• Experience recording or documenting workflows.
• Comfort working with new tools and staged environments.

Application Process (Takes 20–30 mins to complete)

• Upload resume
• AI interview based on your resume
• Submit form

Resources & Support

• For details about the interview process and platform information, please check: https://talent.docs.mercor.com/welcome/welcome
• For any help or support, reach out to: [e-mail]

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