Mercor is hiring: [Hiring] Mechanical Engineers @Mercor in Germany

Oct 19, 2025 - Mercor is hiring a remote Mechanical Engineers. 💸 Salary: $110 - $125 usd hourly. 📍Location: USA.

Role Description

Mercor is seeking experienced mechanical engineers to support a leading AI lab in advancing research and infrastructure for next-generation machine learning systems. This engagement focuses on diagnosing and solving real issues in manufacturing engineering through hands‑on scenario creation and validation. It's an opportunity to contribute your expertise to cutting‑edge AI research while working independently and remotely on your own schedule.

Responsibilities

• Write tasks and scenarios that reflect real‑world mechanical engineering work in manufacturing based on your professional experience
• Create realistic situations involving product design, prototyping, testing, and production optimization
• Develop scenarios for troubleshooting equipment, analyzing mechanical systems, and implementing design improvements
• Review and evaluate AI responses to mechanical engineering queries for accuracy and technical precision
• Provide detailed feedback on manufacturing engineering scenarios to improve AI training

Qualifications

• 4+ years professional experience in a mechanical engineering role in manufacturing
• Demonstrated professional recognition and management responsibilities
• Proficient with using computers and navigating various software systems
• Excellent written communication with strong grammar and spelling skills
• Pass video interview, background check, training, and qualification quiz

Requirements

• Fully remote and asynchronous — complete work on your own schedule
• Expected workload: 20+ hours per week, with flexibility to scale up to 40 hours
• Project start date: immediately, lasting for around 6 weeks

Compensation & Contract Terms

• Independent contractor engagement through Mercor
• Hourly compensation, paid weekly via Stripe Connect
• Payments based on services rendered; contractors maintain full control over their work schedule and methods

Application Process

• Applications reviewed continuously; shortlisted professionals will be contacted for next steps
• Typical response time: within one week of submission