Remote Mechanical & CAD Expert (AI Evaluator) — $80/hr

⚠️ PRIORITY 1-CLICK APPLICATION (NO HR INTERVIEW): We are actively sourcing top-tier Mechanical Engineers and CAD Experts to evaluate and train frontier AI models. We have successfully onboarded 162 experts this month alone, and our elite network is rapidly expanding. Bypass the standard corporate queue and ensure immediate review by submitting your credentials directly via our priority portal below. 🔗 Apply Directly Here: https://t.mercor.com/cdqfR The Initiative Mercor is partnering with a leading AI lab to build a benchmark dataset evaluating frontier models on visual document understanding and instruction-following specifically within the Mechanical & CAD domain. As an expert, you will author complex, grounded tasks with clear ground-truth outputs and highly objective grading rubrics to shape how the next generation of AI reasons about mechanical design. 💰 Compensation & Structure 🔹 Rate: $80 USD per hour. 🔹 Format: 100% Remote, independent contractor role. Work strictly on your own schedule. 🔹 Commitment: Part-time, structured engagement requiring ~15–20 hours per week. 🔹 Payments: Processed weekly via Stripe or Wise based on services rendered. 🎯 Core Responsibilities Develop and author highly complex, grounded tasks within the Mechanical & CAD domain to benchmark AI models. Establish clear, undeniable "ground-truth" outputs for visual document understanding tasks (e.g., blueprints, CAD renderings, schematics). Build robust, objective grading rubrics to evaluate AI-generated instruction following. Review AI outputs for deep technical accuracy and mechanical feasibility. ✅ Strict Eligibility & Credential Requirements ✔️ Operational Location: Candidates must be currently located in the United States 🇺🇸 or Canada 🇨🇦. ✔️ Domain Expertise: Strong professional or academic background in Mechanical Engineering, CAD design, and technical document comprehension. ✔️ Analytical Skills: High attention to detail with the ability to turn complex mechanical reasoning into clear, objective data for AI training. ✔️ Contractual Restrictions: We are unable to support H1-B or STEM OPT candidates at this time.

Develop complex, grounded tasks and ground-truth outputs within the Mechanical and CAD domain to benchmark AI models. Create objective grading rubrics and review AI outputs for technical accuracy and mechanical feasibility.

Candidates must have a strong professional or academic background in Mechanical Engineering and CAD design. Applicants must be located in the United States or Canada and possess high attention to detail for technical data tasks.

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• Mechanical Engineering
• CAD Design
• Technical Document Comprehension
• Visual Document Understanding
• Instruction Following
• Blueprint Reading
• Schematic Analysis
• Mechanical Reasoning
• Data Annotation
• Technical Writing
• Analytical Skills
• Quality Assurance

Minimum education

Bachelor’s degree

Minimum experience

2+ years