Overview

Mechanical Engineer Jobs in Tokyo, Tokyo, Japan at Mercor

Title: Mechanical Engineer

Company: Mercor

Location: Tokyo, Tokyo, Japan

About The Job

Mercor connects elite creative and technical talent with leading AI research labs. Headquartered in San Francisco, our investors include Benchmark, General Catalyst, Peter Thiel, Adam D'Angelo, Larry Summers, and Jack Dorsey.

Position: Mechanical Engineering Expert

Type: Contract

Compensation: $85–$93/hour

Location: Remote

Commitment: 20 hours/week

Role Responsibilities

  • Author technical tasks to evaluate AI model performance on mechanical engineering problems.
  • Review and annotate tasks involving diagrams, figures, and schematics.
  • Produce original problem sets and write reference solutions.
  • Apply structured quality checks to ensure task accuracy.
  • Work independently and asynchronously with a flexible schedule to meet deadlines.

Qualifications

Must-Have

  • PhD in Mechanical Engineering, or MS with 3+ years of applied experience, or BS with 5+ years in design, simulation, or manufacturing.
  • Working fluency in at least two of: statics/dynamics, thermodynamics, fluid mechanics, machine design, or heat transfer.
  • Comfortable with engineering drawings, free-body diagrams, and performance curves.

Preferred

  • Prior teaching, tutoring, or technical writing experience.

Compensation & Legal

  • Hourly contractor
  • Paid weekly

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
  • For any help or support, reach out to: [email protected]

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

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