Remote Mechanical Engineering Subject Matter Expert

Mechanical Engineering Subject Matter Expert$80 - $100/hourpay

Required Skills

remote collaborationEngineering MechanicsThermodynamicsFluid MechanicsHeat TransferManufacturingVibrations

About micro1

micro1 is the leading AI data lab for training frontier models and evaluating AI agents. Experts contribute their diverse subject matter knowledge across domains such as finance, healthcare, STEM engineering, and more. micro1 transforms that real-world expertise into high-quality training data, evaluations, and feedback loops that improve how AI systems learn, reason, and perform.

Our platform identifies and vets top talent through an AI recruiter, enabling high-quality expert contributions at scale. We aim to enable 1 billion people to do meaningful work by applying their expertise to AI. As our global expert network grows, micro1 is building the human intelligence layer for frontier AI.

Role Title: Mechanical Engineering Subject Matter Expert

Role Type: Contractor

Location: Remote

micro1 is selectiong Mechanical Engineering Subject Matter Experts to participate in a dynamic project for a valued customer.

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.

Scope of Work

1. Analyze and solve advanced mechanical engineering problems across engineering mechanics, thermodynamics, fluid mechanics, heat transfer, vibrations, and manufacturing disciplines.
2. Evaluate and review AI-generated technical content for engineering accuracy, clarity, and completeness.
3. Apply practical engineering judgment to real-world design and analysis scenarios, ensuring realistic and feasible solutions.
4. Deliver constructive technical feedback to enhance the reasoning and output quality of AI models.
5. Assess proposed engineering solutions for manufacturability, reliability, and compliance with industry standards.
6. Document detailed explanations and rationales underpinning engineering decisions and recommendations.
7. Collaborate remotely with a multidisciplinary team, leveraging strong written and verbal communication skills.

Preferred Qualifications

1. MS or PhD in Mechanical Engineering, or BS with 8+ years of related industry experience.
2. 5+ years advancing real-world mechanical design, product development, analysis, or R&D initiatives.
3. Proven experience in delivering products or mechanical systems through to production.
4. Deep expertise in Engineering Mechanics, Thermodynamics, Fluid Mechanics, Heat Transfer, Vibrations, and Manufacturing.
5. Outstanding analytical and engineering problem-solving abilities applied to complex technical challenges.
6. Demonstrated professional proficiency in English, with particular strength in both written and verbal communication.
7. Previous involvement in multidisciplinary or remote engineering projects is a plus.

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 expert’s 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 24–48 hours of completing onboarding.