Mechanical Engineer

Description

Key Responsibilities -Review and evaluate AI-generated responses involving scientific reasoning, engineering analysis, calculations, experimental design, and technical explanations -Identify factual errors, flawed assumptions, statistical traps, measurement issues, and incomplete reasoning -Develop realistic and challenging technical problems based on professional experience -Write clear, technically rigorous solutions that can be used as AI training examples -Grade AI-generated work against detailed evaluation criteria and rubrics -Provide specific corrective feedback when model outputs are inaccurate, ambiguous, or incomplete -Run assigned tasks through AI models and revise work based on expert reviewer feedback -Follow detailed written instructions, documentation standards, and file-upload requirements -Maintain consistent quality, accuracy, and productivity throughout the engagement -Complete long-form, independent assignments that may require several hours of focused work

Skills

experimental design, data analysis, technical writing, Mechanical engineering, Mechanical design, Engineering, Design, quality engineering, data visualization, predictive modeling

Top Skills Details

experimental design,data analysis,technical writing,Mechanical engineering,Mechanical design,Engineering

Additional Skills & Qualifications

DataAnnotation is seeking experienced science and engineering professionals for a 12-week AI training initiative. This opportunity allows accomplished technical practitioners to apply their real-world expertise to the development of advanced AI systems. Contributors will evaluate AI-generated technical responses, identify errors in scientific and engineering reasoning, create realistic problems based on professional experience, and write clear, expert-level solutions. This is not a traditional engineering position. There are no site visits, production schedules, direct reports, or stakeholder meetings. The work is fully remote, self-directed, and focused on using practical science and engineering knowledge to improve the accuracy and reliability of AI systems. The strongest candidates are hands-on professionals who personally work with technical data, testing, measurement, modeling, simulation, experimental design, or process analysis.

Experience Level

Intermediate Level

This is a Contract position based out of New York, NY.

The pay range for this position is $125.00 - $125.00/hr.

Individual compensation offered for this position within this range will depend on many factors, including qualifications, skills, relevant experience, job knowledge, geographic location, internal equity, and other pertinent job-related factors.

Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following: • Medical, dental & vision • Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital • 401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available • Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents) • Short and long-term disability • Health Spending Account (HSA) • Transportation benefits • Employee Assistance Program • Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

This is a fully remote position.

This position is anticipated to close on Sep 11, 2026.

About Aston Carter

Aston Carter provides world-class corporate talent solutions to thousands of clients across the globe. Specialized in accounting, finance, human resources, talent acquisition, procurement, supply chain and select administrative professions, we extend the capabilities of industry-leading companies. We draw on our deep recruiting expertise and expansive network to meet the evolving needs of our clients and talent community with agility and excellence. With offices across the U.S., Canada, Asia Pacific and Europe, Aston Carter serves many of the Fortune 500. We are proud to be a ClearlyRated Best of Staffing® Platinum Award winner for both client and talent service.

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

If you would like to request a reasonable accommodation, such as the modification or adjustment of the job application process or interviewing process due to a disability, please email astoncarteraccommodation@astoncarter.com for other accommodation options.

San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance: Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, for all positions located in the city and county of San Francisco, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.

Massachusetts Lie Detector: It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.

Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI): We may use Artificial Intelligence (AI) to support parts of our hiring process, including sourcing, screening, and evaluating candidates. AI helps assess applications and qualifications, but final decisions are made by our hiring team. By applying, you acknowledge and agree that your application may be reviewed using AI tools.