Mechanical Engineering Specialist

Mercor WorkFromHome

Stellenbeschreibung:

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.

Base pay range

$70.00/hr - $90.00/hr

About the Job

Independent contractor
$70–$90/hour
Remote
1–2 months
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

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