Mechanical Design Engineer | $80/hr Max

Mechanical Design Engineer | $80/hr Max

We are looking for a Mechanical Design Engineer to work on advanced engineering problem design for AI research labs. This role is an independent contractor, remote, with a pay range of $60–$80 per hour.

Base Pay Range

$60–$80/hr

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 Details

• Title: Engineering Problem Designer
• Type: Independent Contractor
• Location: Remote
• Duration: Approximately 2 months
• Commitment: 20–40 hours/week

Role Responsibilities

• Design original, advanced engineering problems requiring creative reasoning and multi‑domain integration.
• Evaluate AI‑generated engineering solutions for technical accuracy and adherence to constraints.
• Identify logical gaps and incorrect modeling assumptions.
• Provide well‑documented solutions using LaTeX for equations and schematics.
• Maintain high standards of technical precision and conceptual depth.
• Work independently and asynchronously to meet deadlines while improving AI model performance.

Qualifications

Must‑Have

• Advanced degree in mechanical, electrical, civil, aerospace, or chemical engineering, or equivalent experience.
• Experience designing or grading complex analytical problems.
• Participation in or mentorship for engineering competitions.
• Research or teaching experience in applied problem formulation.
• Proficiency in LaTeX for technical document formatting.

Preferred

• Deep understanding of core engineering principles and real‑world systems.
• Ability to communicate step‑by‑step reasoning and assumptions clearly.
• Strong intuition for problem difficulty and conceptual progression.
• Detail‑oriented verification of results and internal consistency.

Start Date

• Rolling onboarding; start typically within 1–2 days after approval.

Interview Process

• Submit resume or CV.
• 20–30 minute interview.
• Complete a brief form outlining experience.
• Follow‑up steps within a few days.

Compensation & Legal

• Independent contractor arrangement.
• Weekly payments via Stripe Connect.

Application Process

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

Resources & Support

• Interview process details and platform information: https://talent.docs.mercor.com/welcome/welcome
• Support: support@mercor.com

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