Mechanical Engineer at Mercor

Mechanical Engineer | $1,500/hr | Worldwide Remote | Short-Term Contract (4–5 Weeks)

Mercor is partnering with a leading AI research lab to bring on experienced Mechanical Engineers for a focused, high-impact engagement. You'll contribute domain expertise to support next-generation machine learning infrastructure and research initiatives.

Key Responsibilities

• Create professional tasks and deliverables that reflect real-world challenges within the mechanical engineering domain
• Diagnose and solve practical problems to support cutting-edge AI research and infrastructure development
• Deliver high-quality work within defined timelines to qualify for ongoing hourly compensation

Required Qualifications

• 4+ years of professional experience in mechanical engineering
• Availability of at least 20 hours per week, with the flexibility to scale up to 30+ hours
• Strong problem-solving skills and ability to work independently in a remote environment

Engagement Details

• Start Date: Immediate
• Duration: Approximately 4–5 weeks
• Payment Structure: Task-based upon first task approval; experts who complete their first task on time qualify for hourly pay for the remainder of the project

This is a unique opportunity to apply your mechanical engineering expertise to frontier AI research. Apply now to get started immediately.