Mechanical Design Engineer – Remote Contract up to $40/hr

About the role

Mercor is seeking a Mechanical Design Engineer to work remotely on cutting‑edge multimodal AI projects. This contract position offers up to $40 per hour and allows you to apply your mechanical engineering expertise to solve complex problems in an innovative, asynchronous environment.

Key responsibilities

• Solve complex multimodal problems in mechanical engineering.
• Evaluate and improve AI model training and outputs.
• Collaborate with AI research teams to enhance model performance.
• Work independently and asynchronously to meet project deadlines.
• Utilize technical skills to develop innovative mechanical solutions.

Required profile

• Proficiency in mechanical engineering.
• Ability to work remotely and manage time effectively.
• Strong analytical mindset for evaluating AI‑driven workflows.

Required skills

• Mechanical engineering

What we offer

• Competitive hourly rate up to $40/hr.
• Fully remote contract work.
• Opportunity to contribute to advanced AI research.