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:
Mechanical Engineering Expert
Type:
Contract
Compensation:
$85–$93/hour
Location:
Remote
Commitment:
20 hours/week
Role Responsibilities
- Author technical tasks to evaluate AI model performance on mechanical engineering problems.
- Review and annotate tasks involving diagrams, figures, and schematics.
- Produce original problem sets and write reference solutions.
- Apply structured quality checks to ensure task accuracy.
- Work independently and asynchronously with a flexible schedule to meet deadlines.
Qualifications
Must-Have
- PhD in Mechanical Engineering, or MS with 3+ years of applied experience, or BS with 5+ years in design, simulation, or manufacturing.
- Working fluency in at least two of: statics/dynamics, thermodynamics, fluid mechanics, machine design, or heat transfer.
- Comfortable with engineering drawings, free-body diagrams, and performance curves.
Preferred
- Prior teaching, tutoring, or technical writing experience.
Compensation & Legal
Application Process (Takes 20–30 mins to complete)
- AI interview based on your resume
Resources & Support
- For details about the interview process and platform information, please check: https://talent.docs.mercor.com/welcome
- For any help or support, reach out to: support@mercor.com
PS: Our team reviews applications daily. Please complete your AI interview and application steps to be considered for this opportunity.
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