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Mechanical Engineer

Required Skills

mechanical engineeringtechnical document analysisproblem-solvingwritten and verbal communicationdata analysisattention to detailself-managementinterdisciplinary collaborationtechnical content creationdata quality assurance

About micro1

micro1 connects domain experts to the development of frontier AI models. Real-world expertise is turned into training data, evaluations, and feedback loops that improve how models perform. AI labs and enterprises use micro1 to train models and build reliable AI agents through advanced evaluations and reinforcement learning environments. Experts contribute directly to how AI systems learn, reason, and perform across domains like finance, healthcare, engineering, and more. Our platform identifies and vets top talent through an AI recruiter, enabling high-quality contributions at scale.

Our goal is to enable 1 billion people to do meaningful work by applying their expertise to AI. We’ve raised $40M+ in funding, and our AI recruiter has powered over 1 million AI-led interviews as our global network of experts grows into the human intelligence layer for AI.

Job Description

Job Title: Mechanical Engineer

Job Type: Contractor

Location: Remote

Rate: 20$-50$ per task

Job Summary: In this role, you'll 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.

Key Responsibilities:

• Analyze technical documents and extract key information relevant to your domain expertise

• Generate, review, and refine questions and solutions based on real-world mechanical engineering scenarios

• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to ensure accuracy and depth of data and analysis

• Provide detailed written and verbal feedback on document clarity, technical accuracy, and effectiveness

• Apply advanced subject matter knowledge to evaluate and solve complex engineering problems

• Work independently, managing your time to deliver high-quality outputs with minimal supervision

• Contribute to the continuous improvement of data quality and project processes

Required Skills and Qualifications:

• 2-6 years of professional or academic experience in mechanical engineering or a closely related field (lab, workplace, or academia)

• Strong reading comprehension skills, with proven ability to analyze and interpret technical documents

• Exceptional English communication skills, both written and verbal

• Demonstrated experience in creating or evaluating technical content, such as reports, studies, or problem sets

• Ability to work independently and efficiently, with excellent self-management

• High attention to detail and commitment to data accuracy

• Experience interfacing with technical documentation and performing analytical tasks

Preferred Qualifications:

• Advanced degree (Master’s or PhD) in Mechanical Engineering, Chemistry, Physics, or Biology

• Previous experience contributing to interdisciplinary or research-driven projects

• Familiarity with data-driven analysis or training data preparation