Mechanical Engineering Technician
Chicago, IL - USA
Job Summary
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This is a fully remote position open to candidates based in United States.
Pay: $30$70/hr
Role Title: Mechanical Engineering Technician
Role Type: Contractor
Location: Remote
We are engaging Mechanical Engineering Technicians to contribute to a customers project involving the development of advanced AI this role youll apply your expertise to help train next-generation AI systems. Your work will shape how models learn reason and perform through high-quality real-world input. No prior experience in AI is required your domain knowledge is what matters.
Scope of Work
- Design and author authentic technician workflow tasks that reflect real-world challenges including test setup instrumentation data collection and failure diagnosis.
- Source synthesize and construct technical datasets (such as test logs calibration records sensor outputs and failure reports) derived from actual lab or production scenarios.
- Define accurate solution pathways including the interpretation of test data and informed next-step recommendations.
- Develop rigorous 35 item grading rubrics to evaluate technical skills in instrumentation logic data interpretation and failure analysis usable by AI and domain experts alike.
- Document detailed technical procedures observations and diagnostic findings with high precision and clarity.
- Ensure all evaluation tasks meet the complexity and realism standards representative of professional practice surpassing simplified textbook examples.
Preferred Qualifications
- Minimum 4 years of hands-on experience in lab test or production environments within mechanical engineering technology.
- Associate degree or recognized trade credential in mechanical engineering technology or related discipline.
- Extensive experience with instrumentation sensors data acquisition systems and prototype testing workflows.
- Demonstrated ability to perform in-depth technical documentation of test procedures outcomes and failure modes.
- Strong analytical skills for interpreting complex datasets and diagnosing equipment or process failures.
- Familiarity with technical documentation formats such as CSVs spreadsheets PDFs and other relevant files.
- Comfort working independently contributing to remote projects and aligning deliverables with high technical standards.
Compensation Structure
Compensation is output-based; experts are paid per task that meets the project specifications. The time required to complete work may vary depending on the experts experience and workflow. Minimum submission requirements apply. Experts must submit a minimum of tasks per week.
Start Timeline & Availability
We typically fill roles within 48 hours and are looking for experts ready to jump in right away. If selected we expect you to start your first tasks within 2448 hours of completing onboarding.
How to apply
Apply here with your profile. We will then email you a link to complete your application on the hiring platform your application is only considered once that final step is done.