Position: Engineering Problem Designer

Type: Independent Contractor Compensation: $60–$80/hour Location: Remote Duration: Approximately 2 months Commitment: 20–40 hours/week Role Responsibilities

• Design original, advanced engineering problems requiring creative reasoning and multi-domain integration.
• Evaluate AI-generated engineering solutions for technical accuracy and adherence to constraints.
• Identify logical gaps and incorrect modeling assumptions.
• Provide well-documented solutions using LaTeX for equations and schematics.
• Maintain high standards of technical precision and conceptual depth.
• Work independently and asynchronously to meet deadlines while improving AI model performance.

Qualifications Must-Have

• Advanced degree in mechanical, electrical, civil, aerospace, or chemical engineering, or equivalent experience.
• Experience designing or grading complex analytical problems.
• Participation in or mentorship for engineering competitions.
• Research or teaching experience in applied problem formulation.
• Proficiency in LaTeX for technical document formatting.

Preferred

• Deep understanding of core engineering principles and real-world systems.
• Ability to communicate step-by-step reasoning and assumptions clearly.
• Strong intuition for problem difficulty and conceptual progression.
• Detail-oriented verification of results and internal consistency.

Start Date

• Rolling onboarding; start typically within 1–2 days after approval.

Interview Process

• Submit resume or CV.
• 20–30 mins interview.
• Complete a brief form outlining experience.
• Follow-up steps within a few days.

Compensation & Legal

• Independent contractor arrangement.
• Weekly payments via Stripe Connect.

Application Process (Takes 20–30 mins to complete)

• Upload resume
• AI interview based on your resume
• Submit form

Resources & Support

• For details about the interview process and platform information, please check: https://talent.docs.mercor.com/welcome/welcome
• For any help or support, reach out to: support@mercor.com

PS: Our team reviews applications daily. Please complete your AI interview and application steps to be considered for this opportunity. ,