Mechanical Engineering Expert - Fully Remote | Up to $90/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: Mechanical Engineer Reviewer
Type: Contract
Compensation: $90/hour
Location: Remote

Role Responsibilities

• Review mechanical engineering tasks, reference outputs, and supporting artifacts for technical accuracy and professional complexity.
• Independently check engineering calculations, design assumptions, analyses, and conclusions against the applicable standards track.
• Review design documentation and relevant CAD or simulation evidence to identify errors and omissions.
• Evaluate grading rubrics for clarity and specificity to distinguish professional engineering judgment from textbook recall.
• Provide clear written feedback and verify that revisions resolve identified issues.

Qualifications

Must-Have

• 5+ years working as a mechanical engineer or engineering lead at a Fortune 500 or major industrial company.
• Direct ownership of large-scale product designs or manufacturing processes.
• Fluency in enterprise mechanical engineering tooling and methodologies.
• Understanding of safety standards, regulatory certification (ASME, ISO, FAA, FDA), and cross-functional design governance.

Preferred

• A professional engineering credential (US PE, CEng, or EUR ING).
• Experience in rubric, engineering-training curriculum, or design documentation authorship.

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
• 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.