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: Mechanical Engineering Expert
Type: Contract
Compensation: $70–$125/hour
Location: Remote

Role Responsibilities

• Write design problems based on professional experience, including loads, constraints, and tolerances.
• Grade AI model analysis for accuracy in free body diagrams, failure modes, and safety factors.
• Identify discrepancies between model calculations and practical applications, considering manufacturability and thermal expansion.
• Provide clear, structured feedback to improve AI model performance.
• Work independently and asynchronously to meet project deadlines.

Qualifications

Must-Have

• Degree in Mechanical Engineering with design or analysis experience.
• Clear written communication skills for explaining reasoning.
• Comfort with ambiguous tasks and ability to flag unclear instructions.

Application Process (Takes 20–30 mins to complete)

• Upload resume
• AI interview based on your resume
• Submit form

Resources & Support

• For details about the interview process and platform information, please check: https://talent.docs.mercor.com/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.