Job description
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 Engineers
Type:Contract
Compensation:$70–$110/hour
Location:Remote
Duration:4–6 weeks
Commitment:20+ hours/week
Role Responsibilities
Evaluate AI-generated mechanical designs, technical drawings, and system specifications for quality and accuracy.
Compare AI-generated responses based on engineering rigor, design soundness, and specification precision.
Review mechanical engineering scenarios involving equipment design and system troubleshooting, providing expert feedback.
Work independently and asynchronously to improve AI model performance and meet deadlines.
Collaborate with AI research teams to enhance training data quality and downstream performance.
Qualifications
Must-Have
4+ years of experience in mechanical engineering roles.
Experience with designing, evaluating, or maintaining mechanical products and systems.
Ability to commit 20+ hours per week.
Strong written English communication skills.
Start Date
Immediate
Compensation & Legal
Task-based payment upon first task approval. Qualified experts will be paid hourly for the remainder of the project.
Application Process (Takes 20–30 mins to complete)
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Who can apply
Eligible countries: United States. Accepted UTC offsets: UTC-10, UTC-9, UTC-8, UTC-7, UTC-6, UTC-5, UTC+14. Review the full description for employer-specific work authorization, residency and schedule requirements.