Mechanical Engineer – Product Development
About the role
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: Engineering Problem Designer
Type: Independent Contractor Compensation: $60–$80/hour 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 mins 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 (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: https://talent.docs.mercor.com/welcome/welcome
- 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. ,
Mechanical Engineer – Product Development
About the role
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: Engineering Problem Designer
Type: Independent Contractor Compensation: $60–$80/hour 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 mins 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 (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: https://talent.docs.mercor.com/welcome/welcome
- 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. ,