Mechanical Engineering Expert, Part-Time AI Task Authoring - Remote (United States)

Company Description OpenTrain AI is a global AI data labeling marketplace that connects AI builders with vetted AI trainers and data labelers in over 110 countries. The platform offers access to diverse domain expertise, languages, and data annotation specialties to support projects of varying scale and complexity. OpenTrain AI provides comprehensive talent solutions, enabling clients to source both freelance AI trainers and outsourced data labeling providers. Through secure escrow-based milestone payments and automated global payouts, the platform simplifies hiring and paying AI talent worldwide. OpenTrain AI is focused on building the future of AI by creating an open, efficient network for high-quality training data.

Role Description The Mechanical Engineering Expert, Part-Time AI Task Authoring - Remote (United States) role is a part-time remote position focused on creating high-quality, domain-specific tasks and guidelines for AI training and evaluation. In this role, you will design and author mechanical engineering scenarios, problems, and review tasks that help train AI systems to reason accurately about engineering concepts, design processes, and real-world applications. You will collaborate with internal teams to clarify task objectives, refine prompt language, and ensure technical precision in all authored materials. Day-to-day responsibilities include drafting and reviewing CAD-related and analytical problem statements, validating solutions and edge cases, and documenting clear instructions for data labelers and AI trainers. You will also provide feedback on task performance and suggest improvements to enhance the accuracy and reliability of AI models in mechanical engineering contexts.

Qualifications

• Candidates should possess strong Mechanical Engineering knowledge, including core principles, systems design, and practical applications.
• Candidates should possess Computer-Aided Design (CAD) skills for interpreting and authoring tasks involving models, drawings, and design workflows.
• Candidates should possess Analytical Skills for problem-solving, validating engineering solutions, and identifying edge cases and constraints.
• Candidates should possess Communication skills to write clear instructions, explain complex concepts, and collaborate with cross-functional teams.
• Candidates should possess Project Management skills to organize multiple tasks, meet deadlines, and maintain high-quality standards in deliverables.
• Bachelor’s degree or higher in Mechanical Engineering or a closely related field is preferred.
• Experience applying mechanical engineering expertise in industry or academia, especially in design, analysis, or simulation, is beneficial.
• Familiarity with AI, data annotation, or technical content authoring is a plus, as well as comfort working independently in a remote, part-time setting within the United States.