Mechanical Engineering Specialist – $65 –$80/hr

Mechanical Engineer

Hourly Contract | Remote

$65 –$80 per hour

About the Role

leading AI research initiative

technical expertise in mechanical systems, design, and analysis

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and evaluate

  complex mechanical engineering problems

  across key domains such as design, thermodynamics, materials, and fluid mechanics.
• Review and refine

  AI-generated responses

  for technical accuracy, design integrity, and engineering logic.
• Provide structured written feedback on model solutions, calculations, and workflows.
• Collaborate asynchronously with AI researchers to enhance model understanding and reasoning quality.
• Ensure

  technical precision and real-world applicability

  in all engineering content used for model training and evaluation.

Ideal Qualifications

• Degree in

  Mechanical Engineering

  (Bachelor’s required; Master’s or PhD preferred).
• Strong background in

  engineering design, thermodynamics, materials science, or computational modeling.

• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills.
• High attention to analytical and structural detail.
• Experience with

  simulation tools (e.g., ANSYS, SolidWorks, MATLAB, or similar)

  is a plus.

Project Timeline

• Start Date:

  Immediate

• Duration:

  1–2 months (potential for extension)

• Commitment:

  ~20 hours/week (flexible, up to 40 hours/week)

• Schedule:

  Fully remote and asynchronous — work on your own schedule

Compensation & Contract

• Rate:

  $65–$80 USD/hour (based on experience)

• Contract Type:

  Independent contractor

• Payments:

  Processed daily via

  Stripe Connect

Application & Onboarding Process

1. Upload your

   resume

   (and portfolio or project notebook links, if available).
2. Complete a short

   AI interview

   (15 minutes) to discuss your background and interest.
3. Participate in a

   paid 4-hour work trial

   evaluating your ability to interpret project guidelines and deliver mechanical engineering–specific output.

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