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: [email protected] *PS: Our team reviews applications daily. Please complete your AI interview and application steps to be considered for this opportunity.*