Mechanical Engineering
Posted Today by Alignerr
Negotiable
Undetermined
Remote
Birmingham, England, United Kingdom
Summary: The Mechanical Engineering AI Trainer role involves collaborating with leading AI research labs to develop advanced AI models through the application of mechanical engineering principles. Candidates will design complex engineering problems, author solutions, audit AI reasoning, and refine model thinking based on their expertise in mechanical engineering. This fully remote position offers flexibility in hours and the opportunity to influence AI performance directly. A strong background in mechanical engineering is essential, with no prior AI experience required.
Key Responsibilities:
- Design advanced mechanical engineering problems to stress-test AI capabilities.
- Develop precise technical solutions and benchmarks for AI learning.
- Review AI-generated outputs for technical accuracy and compliance with engineering standards.
- Identify and provide feedback on flawed reasoning in AI outputs to improve model performance.
Key Skills:
- Advanced Degree in Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, or related discipline.
- Strong expertise in solid mechanics, fluid mechanics, thermodynamics, CAD/CAM, or manufacturing processes.
- Ability to communicate complex concepts clearly in written form.
- High attention to detail in technical reviews.
- No prior AI experience required.
- Experience with data annotation or technical review workflows is a plus.
- Proficiency in engineering software such as SolidWorks, MATLAB, or ANSYS.
- Familiarity with AI systems or large language model evaluation is advantageous.
Salary (Rate): £35.00/hr
City: Birmingham
Country: United Kingdom
Working Arrangements: remote
IR35 Status: undetermined
Seniority Level: undetermined
Industry: IT
Mechanical Engineering — AI Trainer
About The Role
We're partnering with the world's leading AI research labs to build smarter, more technically rigorous AI models — and we need mechanical engineers to make it happen. If you have deep expertise in fluid dynamics, thermodynamics, structural mechanics, or related fields, this is your opportunity to directly influence how the next generation of AI reasons through complex engineering problems. This is a fully remote, flexible contract role where your domain knowledge becomes the benchmark for AI performance.
Organization: Alignerr
Type: Hourly Contract
Location: Remote
Commitment: 10–40 hours/week
What You'll Do
- Design Challenging Problems — Create advanced mechanical engineering problems spanning FEA (Finite Element Analysis), heat transfer, kinematics, material science, and mechatronics to rigorously stress-test AI capabilities.
- Author Ground-Truth Solutions — Develop precise, step-by-step technical solutions and "golden responses" that serve as benchmarks for AI learning and evaluation.
- Audit AI Reasoning — Review AI-generated outputs including CAD logic, thermodynamic proofs, and material specifications for technical accuracy, safety compliance, and adherence to engineering standards (ASME, ISO, and others).
- Refine Model Thinking — Identify flawed reasoning in AI outputs — such as incorrect force distributions, energy conservation violations, or faulty kinematic assumptions — and provide structured, actionable feedback to improve model performance.
Who You Are
- Advanced Degree — Masters (pursuing or completed) or PhD in Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, or a closely related discipline.
- Deep Domain Knowledge — Strong foundational expertise in one or more of: solid mechanics, fluid mechanics, thermodynamics, CAD/CAM, or manufacturing processes.
- Clear Technical Communicator — Able to explain complex physical phenomena and mathematical reasoning in concise, well-structured written form.
- Precision-Oriented — High attention to detail when reviewing mathematical derivations, unit conversions, and physical system constraints.
- No prior AI experience required — we'll bring you up to speed.
Nice to Have
- Experience with data annotation, quality evaluation, or technical review workflows
- Proficiency with engineering software such as SolidWorks, MATLAB, or ANSYS
- Familiarity with AI systems or large language model evaluation
Why Join Us
- Work on genuinely cutting-edge AI projects alongside top research labs
- Fully remote and async — work on your own schedule, wherever you are
- Freelance perks: autonomy, flexibility, and collaboration with a global expert community
- Make a real impact — your engineering expertise directly shapes how AI understands the physical world
- Potential for ongoing work and contract extension