Job Description

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 / Industrial Engineering Expert

Type: Contract

Compensation: $75–$100/hour

Location: Remote

Role Responsibilities

• Develop long-horizon engineering tasks that mirror real-world mechanical engineering work.
• Build deterministic rubrics to grade agent performance against verifiable ground truth.
• Create scenarios in Design review , Analysis , and Change management with checkable answers.
• Evaluate CAD models and GD&T against defect lists and specified dimensions.
• Conduct tolerance stack-ups and DFM/DFA reviews using defined checklists.
• Work independently and asynchronously to produce high-quality, focused engineering tasks.

Qualifications

Must-Have

• BS or MS in Mechanical , Industrial , or Manufacturing Engineering .
• 3+ years in design, manufacturing engineering, or product development.
• Expertise in a CAD system (e.g., SolidWorks , Creo , NX , CATIA , Fusion 360).
• Proficiency with GD&T and a PLM system (e.g., Arena , Teamcenter , Windchill ).
• Experience with a specific manufacturing process (e.g., machining, injection, sheet metal, additive).
• Strong written communication skills with the ability to articulate reasoning and encode it into deterministic rubrics.

Compensation & Legal

• Hourly contractor , Paid weekly via Stripe Connect .

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:
• For any help or support, reach out to: support@mercor.com

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

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