Materials & Engineering Specialist
About this role
About the role
We build materials-science and engineering tasks that test how well an AI model does real expert work. You write a realistic task, a prompt, a data room, and a way to grade it, run it against the model, and tighten it until the model can no longer reason through it cleanly.
What you'll do
- Author domain-authentic tasks drawn from work you've actually done.
- Build the data room and grading criteria that make the task objectively scorable.
- Run the task against the model, analyse where it succeeds or fails, and iterate until it genuinely discriminates.
- Work with the project lead and other domain experts to settle what "good" looks like in your domain.
Who we're looking for
- Senior expertise in materials science, metals, ceramics, composites, characterization, additive manufacturing, or in electrical engineering (analog, RF, power) or mechanical engineering (design, CFD and fluids, heat transfer, pressure vessels, NDE, CAE).
- Comfortable navigating ambiguity, much of the work is still being defined, and shaping it is part of the role.
- Able to explain not just the right answer, but why a wrong answer is wrong.
Support
Daily onboarding sessions and multiple office hours every day.
Details
- Pay: $60 to $90/hr
- Company: Mercor
- Location: Remote
- Eligible locations: Worldwide (no restriction)
- Platform: Mercor
Frequently asked questions
How much does the Materials & Engineering Specialist role pay?
Mercor lists this Materials & Engineering Specialist position at $60 to $90/hr. Pay is set by Mercor and your exact offer depends on your experience and the scope of the work.
Is the Materials & Engineering Specialist role remote, and can I work from home?
Yes. Mercor lists this Materials & Engineering Specialist position as fully remote, so you can work from home or anywhere with a reliable computer and internet connection.
Is Materials & Engineering Specialist full time or part time?
Mercor lists this as a contractor remote role. Full details are in the role description above.
Which countries can apply for Materials & Engineering Specialist?
Mercor lists this role with no country restriction. Check the Mercor listing for current requirements before applying.
Do I need experience to apply for Materials & Engineering Specialist?
The requirements are listed in the role description above. Mercor screens applicants through its own process, and relevant skills or credentials strengthen your application.
How do I apply for the Materials & Engineering Specialist role, and is it legit?
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