Mechanical Engineer (AI Workflow Evaluator)

Engineering • Hourly contract • Remote • -/hr

Mercor is hiring experienced mechanical engineers to collaborate with a leading AI research lab on a focused evaluation sprint.

You will stress-test AI systems that replicate mechanical engineering workflows and supply the expert judgement that keeps outputs accurate and production ready.

Key Responsibilities

The Mechanical Engineer (AI Workflow Evaluator) role is a remote contract position paying $65-$80/hr. It suits experienced professionals who want flexible, project-based AI work reviewed on a rolling basis. You collaborate directly with client teams on real deliverables that help train and evaluate next-generation AI systems, with no long-term commitment required.

• Create complex mechanical engineering challenge problems drawn from real-world systems and failure modes.
• Evaluate AI-generated calculations, diagrams, and written responses for conceptual accuracy and technical rigor.
• Provide concise, constructive written feedback on problem sets, designs, and solution steps.
• Partner asynchronously with AI researchers to iterate on prompts and evaluation criteria as models improve.

Ideal Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or higher in mechanical engineering or a closely related discipline.
• Track record of communicating engineering reviews clearly in writing and collaborative documents.
• Sharp analytical judgement with the ability to spot subtle mechanical edge cases and calculation errors.
• Comfort working independently in remote, async environments with quick turnaround expectations.

Engagement Snapshot

• Timeline: Immediate start; 1-2 month project with potential to extend.
• Commitment: Approximately 20 hours per week with the option to scale toward 40 hours as needed.
• Compensation: - USD per hour paid via Stripe Connect as an independent contractor.
• Process: Resume submission, 15-minute AI interview, and a paid 4-hour work trial.

Apply today to help Mercor build trustworthy AI-assisted mechanical workflows and expand your portfolio of frontier engineering projects.