Mechanical Engineering Specialist
Mercor
Date: 11 hours ago
City: Remote, Remote
Contract type: Contractor
Remote
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: Engineering Professional
Type: Independent contractor
Compensation: $70–$90/hour
Location: Remote
Duration: 1–2 months
Commitment: 20–40 hours/week
Role Responsibilities
Must-Have
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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: Engineering Professional
Type: Independent contractor
Compensation: $70–$90/hour
Location: Remote
Duration: 1–2 months
Commitment: 20–40 hours/week
Role Responsibilities
- Create and assess complex problems in engineering across subdomains such as civil, mechanical, electrical, chemical, materials, and systems engineering.
- Evaluate AI-generated responses for conceptual accuracy, technical rigor, and domain relevance.
- Provide clear written feedback on engineering problem sets, designs, and solutions.
- Collaborate asynchronously with AI researchers and engineers to iterate and improve model performance.
- Ensure technical accuracy and academic precision in all engineering content used to train or evaluate AI systems.
Must-Have
- PhD in Engineering (e.g., Mechanical, Electrical, Civil, Chemical, Materials, Aerospace, or Systems) or a closely related discipline from a top-tier university.
- 2+ years of academic experience (research, publication, teaching) or professional experience (engineer, researcher, or technical specialist).
- Deep subject-matter expertise across core areas of mathematics.
- Exceptional written and verbal communication skills.
- Strong attention to detail and analytical thinking.
- Immediate
- Independent contractor
- Daily payment via Stripe Connect
- Upload resume (and portfolio/notebook links if available) and application form
- AI interview: A short, 15-minute conversational session to understand your background, experience, and interest in the role
- Work trial: A paid, 4-hour assessment evaluating your ability to interpret project guidelines and deliver math-specific output
- 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: [email protected]
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