Mechanical Engineer AI Trainer (Remote Contract)Job DescriptionWe are seeking experienced Mechanical Engineers to help evaluate and improve advanced AI models. In this role, you will create real-world engineering problems, develop accurate solutions, and assess AI-generated responses against professional engineering standards.This is a fully remote, flexible opportunity for engineers who enjoy problem-solving, technical writing, and applying their expertise in a new way.Responsibilities- Create realistic engineering scenarios and technical problems based on your professional experience.
- Develop verified solutions and grading criteria.
- Evaluate AI-generated calculations, analyses, design reviews, and technical documentation.
- Compare AI outputs and identify technical errors, omissions, and reasoning flaws.
- Review and refine engineering tasks created by other contributors.
Areas of Expertise- Mechanical Design & CAD
- Product Development
- Manufacturing & DFM/DFA
- GD&T and Tolerance Stack-Ups
- Structural Analysis & Materials
- Thermal & Fluid Systems
- Validation & Testing
- Dynamics, Controls, and Automation
Qualifications- 2+ years of professional mechanical engineering experience.
- Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or related field (completed or in progress).
- Experience with CAD software such as SolidWorks, Creo, CATIA, NX, Fusion 360, Inventor, or similar.
- Knowledge of FEA, CFD, MATLAB, Python, or other engineering analysis tools is a plus.
- Strong written communication skills and attention to detail.
- Ability to develop clear technical problems and accurately validate solutions.
Position Details- Fully Remote Contract Position
- Flexible Schedule
- Minimum 10 hours per week
- Compensation: $40-$125/hour USD (based on project and experience)
Ideal Backgrounds- Mechanical Engineer
- Mechanical Design Engineer
- Product Design Engineer
- Manufacturing Engineer
- Validation/Test Engineer
- Automation Engineer
- Mechanical Designer
This opportunity is ideal for hands-on engineers who want to apply their technical expertise to help improve the next generation of AI technology
Job Type & LocationThis is a Permanent position based out of New York, NY.
Pay and BenefitsThe pay range for this position is $45000.00 - $60000.00/yr.
Individual compensation offered for this position within this range will depend on many factors, including qualifications, skills, relevant experience, job knowledge, geographic location, internal equity, and other pertinent job-related factors.
Independent contractor paid through paypal. No benefits offered
Job Type & LocationThis is a Permanent position based out of New York, NY.
Application DeadlineThis position is anticipated to close on Nov 9, 2026.
Workplace TypeThis is a fully remote position.
About Aston CarterAston Carter provides world-class corporate talent solutions to thousands of clients across the globe. Specialized in accounting, finance, human resources, talent acquisition, procurement, supply chain and select administrative professions, we extend the capabilities of industry-leading companies. We draw on our deep recruiting expertise and expansive network to meet the evolving needs of our clients and talent community with agility and excellence. With offices across the U.S., Canada, Asia Pacific and Europe, Aston Carter serves many of the Fortune 500. We are proud to be a ClearlyRated Best of Staffing Platinum Award winner for both client and talent service.
The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.
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Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI): We may use Artificial Intelligence (AI) to support parts of our hiring process, including sourcing, screening, and evaluating candidates. AI helps assess applications and qualifications, but final decisions are made by our hiring team. By applying, you acknowledge and agree that your application may be reviewed using AI tools.
