Mechanical Engineer - Fully Remote | Up to $110/hr

<strong>About The Job<br><br></strong><strong>Mercor</strong> connects elite creative and technical talent with leading AI research labs. Headquartered in San Francisco, our investors include <strong>Benchmark</strong>, <strong>General Catalyst</strong>, <strong>Peter Thiel</strong>, <strong>Adam D'Angelo</strong>, <strong>Larry Summers</strong>, and <strong>Jack Dorsey</strong>.<br><br><strong>Position:</strong> Mechanical Engineers<br><br><strong>Type:</strong> <strong>Contract<br><br></strong><strong>Compensation:</strong> <strong>$70–$110/hour<br><br></strong><strong>Location:</strong> <strong>Remote<br><br></strong><strong>Duration:</strong> <strong>4–6 weeks<br><br></strong><strong>Commitment:</strong> <strong>20+ hours/week<br><br></strong><strong>Role Responsibilities<br><br></strong><ul><li>Evaluate AI-generated mechanical designs, technical drawings, and system specifications for quality and accuracy.</li><li>Compare AI-generated responses based on engineering rigor, design soundness, and specification precision.</li><li>Review mechanical engineering scenarios involving equipment design and system troubleshooting to provide expert feedback.</li><li>Leverage real-world expertise in designing tools, machines, and mechanical systems to improve AI model outputs.</li><li>Work independently and asynchronously to meet deadlines while enhancing AI system performance.<br><br><br></li></ul><strong>Qualifications<br><br></strong><strong>Must-Have<br><br></strong><ul><li>4+ years of experience in mechanical engineering roles such as Mechanical Engineer, Mechanical Design Engineer, Product Engineer, Project Engineer, or Test Engineer.</li><li>Experience designing, evaluating, or maintaining mechanical products, equipment, or systems, including interpreting blueprints and technical drawings.</li><li>Ability to commit 20+ hours per week.</li><li>Strong written English communication skills.<br><br><br></li></ul><strong>Start Date<br><br></strong><ul><li>Immediate<br><br><br></li></ul><strong>Compensation & Legal<br><br></strong><ul><li>Task-based payment upon first task approval. Experts who complete their first task within the required timeline will then qualify for hourly payment for the remainder of the project.<br><br><br></li></ul><strong>Application Process (Takes 20–30 mins to complete)<br><br></strong><ul><li>Upload resume</li><li>AI interview based on your resume</li><li>Submit form<br><br><br></li></ul><strong>Resources & Support<br><br></strong><ul><li>For details about the interview process and platform information, please check: any help or support, reach out to: support@mercor.com<br><br><br></li></ul><em>PS: Our team reviews applications daily. Please complete your AI interview and application steps to be considered for this opportunity.</em>