Mechanical Engineering Expert

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

• 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.

Qualifications

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.

Start Date

Immediate

Compensation & Legal

Independent contractor
Daily payment via Stripe Connect

Application Process (Takes 20–30 mins to complete)

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

Resources & Support

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]

PS: Our team reviews applications daily. Please complete your AI interview and application steps to be considered for this opportunity.