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Remote Mechanical Engineering jobs

Use your Mechanical Engineering expertise to train and evaluate AI models.

  • 100% remote
  • Flexible hours
  • Hourly / per-task pay
  • 46 open roles

CAD and Simulation Engineering Domain Expert, Python

Create and review CAD models, engineering simulations, calculations, schematics, and Python-based technical tasks used to evaluate AI systems. This contractor role requires 20 to 40 hours per week, with four hours of Pacific Time overlap.

Python
Coding & Software
Text
Remote · Worldwide
English
Part-time · Flexible

Posted Nov 13, 2026

Mechanical & Aerospace Test and Reliability Engineer

Create research-level AI training problems using real mechanical and aerospace test data. This flexible contractor role pays $50 per hour and suits engineers with hands-on testing experience.

Generative AI & RLHF
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Remote · United Arab Emirates, Antigua and Barbuda, Albania +92 more
English
Flexible hours
Hourly · $50/hr

Posted Nov 11, 2026

Thermal and CFD Simulation Engineer

Build thermal and CFD simulation workflows for PCB assemblies and electronic systems using OpenFOAM, Gmsh, and Python. This remote contract requires 20+ hours each week and is open worldwide.

Thermodynamics and Statistical Physics
General Annotation
Text
Remote · Worldwide
English
Part-time · Flexible

Posted Nov 11, 2026

Engineering Expert, Simulation Design

Create and evaluate engineering simulation benchmarks for AI agents using Python and open-source tools. This remote contractor engagement lasts up to 12 weeks, with part-time work accepted and required Pacific Time overlap.

Classical MechanicsElectrical Networks
Coding & Software
Computer Code Programming
Remote · Worldwide
English
Part-time · Flexible
Intermediate level

Posted Nov 11, 2026

Dassault Systèmes CATIA Specialist

Create and record realistic CATIA engineering tasks for AI training, including part design, assemblies, surfaces, drawings, and validation. Work 20+ hours weekly with up to $20 to $150 per hour, open to candidates in five countries.

Aerospace engineeringAI trainingAssembliesAutomotive designCADCatia
Data Collection
Video
Remote · China, France, Germany +2 more
English
Part-time · Flexible
Hourly · $20–$150/hr

Posted Nov 11, 2026

Mechanical Engineering Expert

Work remotely on mechanical designs, CAD models, drawings, and engineering analysis for AI training projects. The role runs asynchronously for 2 to 3 weeks, with 10 to 20 hours per week for accepted projects and pay of $88 per hour.

General Annotation
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Remote · United Arab Emirates, Antigua and Barbuda, Albania +92 more
English
Flexible hours
Hourly · $88/hr

Posted Nov 10, 2026

CAD Design Expert (English)

Create 3D models, technical drawings, and design reviews as a CAD Design Expert. This remote, project-based role pays $88 per hour and requires professional CAD experience and fluent English.

General Annotation
N 3d Sensor
Remote · United Arab Emirates, Antigua and Barbuda, Albania +92 more
English
Flexible hours
Hourly · $88/hr

Posted Nov 10, 2026

Mechanical Engineering Expert (Canada)

Review AI-generated mechanical engineering content for accuracy, feasibility, manufacturability, and standards alignment. This remote, part-time contract work is open to applicants in Canada and pays up to $72 per hour.

Generative AI & RLHF
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Remote · Canada
English
Flexible hours
Hourly · $72/hr

Posted Nov 9, 2026

Marine Outboard Technician / Service Manager (English)

Use your marine outboard expertise to review diagnostic scenarios, service recommendations, and warranty documents for AI training. This part-time contract role pays $20 to $60 per hour and requires fluent English.

Rigging - repower - service proceduresService documentation and warranty
Generative AI & RLHF
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Remote · United Arab Emirates, Argentina, Austria +49 more
English
Part-time · Flexible
Hourly · $20–$60/hr

Posted Nov 8, 2026

Dimensional Metrology Quality Engineer

Review 3D scan data, compare parts with CAD models, and support first-article sign-off decisions as a Dimensional Metrology Quality Engineer. The contract pays $50 to $100 per hour.

GD&T and first-article inspection3D scanning and inspection softwareCMM measurement and uncertainty analysisDimensional Metrology expertise
General Annotation
Document
Remote · United Arab Emirates, Argentina, Austria +49 more
English
Part-time · Flexible
Hourly · $50–$100/hr

Posted Nov 8, 2026

Explosives and Energetic Materials Engineer (AI Safety)

Use explosives and energetic materials expertise to write and review AI safety evaluations, including prompts that test unsafe requests. This remote contractor role pays $150 per hour and is open to candidates in Australia, Canada, New Zealand, the United Kingdom, and the United States.

Generative AI & RLHF
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Remote · Australia, Canada, United Kingdom +2 more
English
Flexible hours
Hourly · $150/hr

Posted Nov 8, 2026

Elevator Mechanic / Adjuster (QEI, Controller)

Review elevator controller, safety-circuit, hydraulic, and traction troubleshooting scenarios for AI training, with pay of $20 to $60 per hour. Apply through OpenTrain, then complete the hiring site's application.

ASME A17.1 code and safety circuitsAdjusting and testing (hydraulic and traction)
General Annotation
Document
Remote · United Arab Emirates, Argentina, Austria +49 more
English
Part-time · Flexible
Hourly · $20–$60/hr

Posted Nov 8, 2026

Energy Auditor for AI Training

Use your building energy auditing or modeling experience to evaluate AI-generated content and complete practical project tasks remotely. Pay is up to $80 per hour, with about 5 to 20 hours weekly during active projects and no minimum hours.

Generative AI & RLHF
Document
Remote · United States
English
Flexible hours
Hourly · $80/hr

Posted Nov 7, 2026

Mechanical CAD Expert (AI Evaluation)

Create mechanical design scenarios and evaluate AI responses for technical accuracy, manufacturability, and sound engineering practice. Flexible, ongoing part-time contract work pays up to $75 per hour, with no set schedule or minimum hours.

Generative AI & RLHF
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Remote · United States
English
Flexible hours
Hourly · $75/hr

Posted Nov 5, 2026

Robotics Engineering AI Evaluation Expert

Create robotics scenarios, assess AI-generated technical answers, and give structured feedback in this remote, ongoing project role. Open to candidates in India, with up to $47 per hour and 20+ hours weekly.

Generative AI & RLHF
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Remote · India
English
Part-time · Flexible
Hourly · $47/hr

Posted Nov 5, 2026

Mechanical Engineering Expert for AI Evaluation

Use your mechanical engineering knowledge to write prompts and evaluate AI-generated answers for accuracy and clear explanations. This remote U.S. role offers flexible, asynchronous work for up to $75 per hour, with 20+ hours per week.

Generative AI & RLHF
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Remote · United States
English
Part-time · Flexible
Hourly · $75/hr

Posted Nov 5, 2026

Thermal Plant Performance And Emissions Analyst

Review AI-generated content using your expertise in thermal power generation, plant performance, emissions monitoring, and GHG reporting. This remote contract offers flexible project work at up to $80 per hour.

Generative AI & RLHF
Text
Remote · United States
English
Part-time · Flexible
Hourly · $80/hr

Posted Nov 5, 2026

Engineering Professional Prompt Evaluator

Use professional engineering judgment to write prompts and evaluate AI responses remotely. This US-based, part-time role offers flexible scheduling and pays up to $100 per hour.

Generative AI & RLHF
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Remote · United States
English
Part-time · Flexible
Hourly · $100/hr

Posted Nov 5, 2026

Mechanical Engineering AI Training Expert (English)

Create and assess mechanical engineering challenges across design, analysis, and core engineering fields to improve AI responses. Remote contract work pays $95 per hour and requires 20+ hours weekly.

Generative AI & RLHF
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Remote · United Arab Emirates, Antigua and Barbuda, Albania +92 more
English
Part-time · Flexible
Hourly · $95/hr

Posted Nov 5, 2026

Mechanical and Hardware Design Engineer for AI Evaluation

Use your mechanical or hardware design expertise to create technical tests, grading standards, and feedback for AI systems. This remote, asynchronous engagement pays $135 per hour.

Generative AI & RLHF
Text
Remote · United Arab Emirates, Antigua and Barbuda, Albania +92 more
English
Flexible hours
Hourly · $135/hr

Posted Nov 5, 2026

Chief Engineer / Senior Mechanical Engineer

Design realistic mechanical engineering projects and turn complex workflows into clear tasks and acceptance criteria for AI training. The role pays $200 to $300 per hour.

Multidisciplinary project leadershipMechanical design & engineering analysisTechnical reviewtesting & root-cause analysis
General Annotation
Document
Remote · United Arab Emirates, Argentina, Austria +49 more
English
Part-time · Flexible
Mid-Senior level
Hourly · $200–$300/hr

Posted Nov 4, 2026

Systems Architect / Chief Systems Architect for AI Training

Design complex engineering workflows and architecture tasks used to train AI systems. This part-time contract role pays $150 to $300 per hour and requires substantial systems architecture experience plus B2+ English.

System architecture designTechnical trade studiesInterface & dependency managementTechnical strategy & architecture governance
Generative AI & RLHF
Document
Remote · United Arab Emirates, Argentina, Austria +49 more
English
Part-time · Flexible
Mid-Senior level
Hourly · $150–$300/hr

Posted Nov 4, 2026

Principal / Lead Systems Engineer for AI Training

Use principal-level systems engineering judgment to design realistic, multidisciplinary workflows for AI training. This remote contractor role pays $150-$300 per hour and welcomes qualified candidates in listed countries.

Project ManagementCross-disciplinary technical leadershipSystem integrationverification & validation
Generative AI & RLHF
Document
Remote · United Arab Emirates, Argentina, Austria +49 more
English
Part-time · Flexible
Mid-Senior level
Hourly · $150–$300/hr

Posted Nov 4, 2026

Engineering PhD Technical Problem Evaluation Expert

Use your engineering PhD or doctoral research experience to design and review realistic technical problems for AI training. This fully remote, 2 to 3 week pilot pays $80 to $95 per hour.

PhDMechanichal EngineeringElectrical EngineerChemical Engineer
Generative AI & RLHF
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Remote · United Arab Emirates, Argentina, Austria +49 more
English
Part-time · Flexible
Hourly · $80–$95/hr

Posted Nov 3, 2026

LibreCAD Expert for 2D CAD Design (English)

Create and modify accurate 2D CAD drawings in LibreCAD, explain your workflows, and support AI training for CAD design. The remote contractor role pays $65 to $165 per hour.

LibreCADAutoCAD2D CADCAMComputer-Aided Manufacturing
Coding & Software
Document
Remote · United Arab Emirates, Argentina, Austria +49 more
English
Part-time · Flexible
Mid-Senior level
Hourly · $65–$165/hr

Posted Nov 3, 2026

OpenSCAD Developer, Parametric CAD Modeling

Create and modify 2D and 3D OpenSCAD models, write parametric scripts, and explain CAD workflows for AI training. Remote contract work pays $65 to $123 per hour.

OpenSCADAutoCAD2D Objects3D Objects
Coding & Software
Computer Code Programming
Remote · United Arab Emirates, Argentina, Austria +49 more
English
Part-time · Flexible
Mid-Senior level
Hourly · $65–$123/hr

Posted Nov 3, 2026

Engineering Design & Simulation Specialist (SolidWorks)

Build and review SolidWorks mechanical parts and assemblies, then explain your CAD workflow. This part-time contract role pays $65 to $123 per hour.

solidworksparametric-cad-modelingcad-editing
General Annotation
Document
Remote · United Arab Emirates, Argentina, Austria +49 more
English
Part-time · Flexible
Mid-Senior level
Hourly · $65–$123/hr

Posted Nov 3, 2026

Aerospace and Automotive Engineering Specialist (English)

Create and assess mechanical CAD models, assemblies, surface designs, and drawings for an AI training project. This remote, flexible part-time role pays $63 to $122 per hour.

CATIACAD EngineeringMechanical Design3D CAD ModelingAssembly Design
General Annotation
Document
Remote · United Arab Emirates, Argentina, Austria +49 more
English
Part-time · Flexible
Mid-Senior level
Hourly · $63–$122/hr

Posted Oct 30, 2026

CAD Modeling Specialist (SolveSpace) (English)

Create and refine 2D and 3D SolveSpace CAD models, explain parametric workflows, and give feedback used in AI training. This part-time contractor role pays $63 to $122 per hour and is open in the listed countries.

SolveSpaceComputer-Aided Design (CAD)2D CAD3D ModelingMechanical DesignGeometric Constraints
General Annotation
Document
Remote · United Arab Emirates, Argentina, Austria +49 more
English
Part-time · Flexible
Mid-Senior level
Hourly · $63–$122/hr

Posted Oct 30, 2026

What this work can involve

Mechanical engineering subject-matter work can help make AI training data more accurate and useful. Depending on the individual posting, tasks may involve applying engineering concepts and terminology while annotating content, reviewing model responses, evaluating technical information, or checking whether examples meet stated labeling guidance. Some assignments may also involve images, video, audio, text, or code when those materials relate to the project. Read each live posting carefully to understand the actual responsibilities and requirements for that role.

  • Apply mechanical engineering knowledge to technical examples used in AI training.
  • Review or rate model outputs and other data for accuracy, relevance, or compliance with project guidance.
  • Work with the content types and labeling tasks specified in the individual posting.

How hiring works through OpenTrain

OpenTrain hires for the public roles available through OpenTrain. Candidates apply through OpenTrain, and successful candidates may be placed or referred to the client whose project they will support. Because each project can have its own requirements, the individual live posting is the source of truth for the role’s eligibility, qualifications, responsibilities, and other terms.

  • Apply through OpenTrain for the role that matches your interests and the stated requirements.
  • Review the full posting before deciding whether a role fits your background and circumstances.
  • Look to the individual posting for client-specific requirements and role details.

Frequently asked questions

What can this work involve?
Mechanical engineering AI-training work applies engineering subject-matter knowledge to data preparation and review. Depending on the posting, this may include annotating technical content, evaluating search or model results, rating written responses, reviewing images or video, or checking code and other examples connected to engineering. The exact task scope varies by role, so read the live posting for the definitive description.
Where can I find role-specific details?
The individual live posting is the only source of truth for eligibility, responsibilities, qualifications, experience, pay, hours, schedule, location rules, and client-specific requirements. Review that posting for all details about a particular opportunity rather than relying on general information about mechanical engineering AI-training work.
How does hiring work through OpenTrain?
OpenTrain is the hiring organization for roles available through OpenTrain, and candidates apply through OpenTrain. OpenTrain may place or refer successful candidates to the client whose project they will support. The individual live posting provides the authoritative information about that role’s requirements and terms.
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