Mechanical Engineering Writer Contract Remote
Overview
Mercor seeks a Mechanical Engineering Writer to author original free-response engineering problems grounded in real industry scenarios. You will validate difficulty by testing against three frontier language models ensuring robust problem sets. This remote contract position offers $85/hour compensation and allows independent asynchronous work to enhance AI model performance. The ideal candidate has deep expertise and collaborates with AI research teams.
What You'll Do5
- 1Design complex engineering problems reflecting current industry challenges
- 2Validate problem difficulty using multiple frontier language models
- 3Collaborate directly with AI research teams to refine problem-solving approaches
- 4Work autonomously to meet tight deadlines and improve AI model performance
- 5Submit application through online portal and complete AI interview
Requirements5
- 1PhD in Mechanical Engineering
- 28+ years of hands-on professional experience in design analysis or R&D
- 3Strong ability to create expert-level content without generic claims
- 4Proficiency in leveraging technical concepts without buzzwords
- 5Experience with AI-driven assessment platforms and asynchronous collaboration
Salary Insight
$85k per year
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