[Contract] Mechanical Engineer

[Contract] Mechanical Engineer

Mercor

Remote

Mercor is hiring experienced Engineering professionals to join an exciting collaboration with a top AI research lab. This role involves contributing to the development and evaluation of advanced AI systems designed to replicate real-world workflows across mechanical engineering tasks.

Key Responsibilities

• Create and assess complex problems in mechanical 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.

Ideal Qualifications

• Degree in Mechanical Engineering;
• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills;
• Strong attention to detail and analytical thinking.

Project Timeline

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

Compensation & Contract

• Competitive hourly rate based on experience ($65-$80 USD/hr);
• Independent contractor;
• Daily payment via Stripe Connect.