Mechanical Engineer (Remote | $70 –$80/hr)

Mechanical Engineer

Hourly Contract | Part-Time | Remote

$70 –$80 per hour

About the Role

A leading AI research initiative, in partnership with Mercor, is seeking experienced Mechanical Engineers to contribute to a frontier project advancing the capabilities of next-generation AI systems.

In this role, you will apply your technical and analytical expertise to design, evaluate, and benchmark AI reasoning across real-world mechanical engineering workflows. Your insights will help ensure model accuracy, technical depth, and engineering precision across a variety of subdomains.

Key Responsibilities

• Create and assess complex mechanical engineering problems across design, thermodynamics, and applied mechanics.
• Evaluate AI-generated responses for conceptual accuracy, technical rigor, and real-world applicability.
• Provide clear, structured feedback on engineering problem sets, designs, and computational reasoning.
• Collaborate asynchronously with AI researchers and engineers to enhance model understanding and output quality.
• Ensure scientific and technical accuracy in all content used to train or evaluate AI systems.

Ideal Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree (or higher) in Mechanical Engineering or a closely related field.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills across mechanical systems, modeling, and simulations.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills with strong attention to detail.
• Prior experience in engineering research, academia, or technical consulting is a plus.
• Familiarity with Python, MATLAB, CAD, or simulation tools is advantageous but not required.

Project Details

• Start Date: Immediate
• Duration: 1–2 months (potential for extension)
• Commitment: Part-time (~20 hours/week, flexible up to 40 hours/week)
• Schedule: Fully remote and asynchronous — flexible working hours.

Compensation & Contract

• Rate: $65–$80 USD/hour (based on experience).
• Type: Independent contractor.
• Payments: Daily via Stripe Connect.

Application & Onboarding Process

1. Submit your resume (and portfolio or technical notebooks if available).
2. Complete a short AI interview (~15 minutes) to discuss your background and experience.
3. Participate in a paid 4-hour work trial evaluating your ability to interpret project guidelines and deliver engineering-specific outputs.

⚡ PS: Mercor team reviews applications daily. Please complete your AI interview and application steps to be considered for this opportunity. ⚡