Mechanical Engineer - CAD Specialist

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 & CAD Engineers (Must own MacBook) Type: Contract Compensation: $50–$60/hour Location: Remote Commitment: 10–20 hours/week Role Responsibilities • Complete and narrate real mechanical design and CAD tasks on your Mac to create high-quality training data for advanced AI models . • Evaluate and improve AI model performance through structured engineering workflows. • Provide clear explanations of engineering decisions to enhance model reasoning. • Work independently with flexible hours to meet project deadlines. • Collaborate asynchronously to support AI research objectives. Qualifications Must-Have • 2–3 years of experience or currently pursuing a Master's in Mechanical Engineering . • Proficiency in Mac-compatible CAD tools such as Fusion 360 , Onshape , Shapr3D , or FreeCAD . • Own a MacBook or Mac with an Apple M-series chip or Intel processor , running macOS 15 or higher. • Excellent written and verbal communication skills. Preferred • Familiarity with GD&T and engineering drawings. Start Date • Immediate start preferred Application Process (Takes 20–30 mins to complete) • Submit your resume. • Brief (3-minute) conversation with our AI interviewer to assess research and reasoning skills. • Complete a brief paid assessment to evaluate fit for the role. 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.