Chief Engineer / Senior Mechanical Engineer
micro1 • Remote
Education
PhD
Type
Hourly
Pay
$200-300/hr
Your rate depends on your experience and the task.
Actively hiring
30 openings
Checked
Only apply if this role fits your skills and interests.
About this role
From the micro1 listing
Role Title: Chief Engineer / Senior Mechanical Engineer Role Type: Contractor Location: Remote - US-based preferred; candidates with strong relevant experience worldwide considered. micro1 is looking for experienced Chief Engineers or Senior Mechanical Engineers to support an AI training project focused on complex, real-world engineering workflows. In this role, you will draw on your experience leading multidisciplinary engineering projects to design realistic tasks, coordinate contributions from domain experts, and define clear technical objectives and evaluation criteria. Your expertise will help improve how AI systems approach mechanical design, engineering analysis, and technical project execution.
Scope of Work
- Design realistic engineering projects involving mechanical design, engineering analysis, manufacturing, and testing, with contributions from other relevant disciplines.
- Translate project objectives into clear design requirements, operating constraints, and measurable acceptance criteria.
- Break complex engineering problems into connected tasks with defined inputs, deliverables, dependencies, and expert responsibilities.
Requirements
- Substantial professional experience as a Chief Engineer, Senior Mechanical Engineer, or in a comparable technical leadership role.
- At least 20+ of weekly availability
- Proven experience leading complex engineering projects involving multiple technical disciplines.
- Strong expertise in mechanical design and analysis, design for manufacture and assembly, and technical verification through testing and root-cause analysis.
- English proficiency at B2 level or higher.
Preferred Qualifications
- A relevant master's degree or PhD in Mechanical Engineering or a related engineering field.
- Experience with CAD, finite element analysis, or other relevant engineering simulation tools.
- Experience leading projects from initial concept through detailed design, manufacturing, testing, and delivery.
- Experience in aerospace, automotive, robotics, industrial equipment, energy, medical devices, or other complex engineering environments.
How long hiring takes
On the platforms we refer people to, half of hires came within about 25 days of applying. Time from applying to hire:
Key responsibilities
- Design realistic engineering projects involving mechanical design, engineering analysis, manufacturing, and testing, with contributions from other relevant disciplines.
- Translate project objectives into clear design requirements, operating constraints, and measurable acceptance criteria.
- Break complex engineering problems into connected tasks with defined inputs, deliverables, dependencies, and expert responsibilities.
Why this role
This Chief Engineer / Senior Mechanical Engineer role pays $200-300/hr for your STEM judgment.
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Common questions
Does micro1 monitor your computer while you work?
On many projects, yes. Time-tracking tools take screenshots now and then to confirm your hours. Check the project's requirements before you accept it.
What does the micro1 application process look like?
You start with a video interview with Zara, micro1's AI interviewer. Treat it like a video call: good light, clear sound and spoken answers to technical questions. A person reviews the recording, and some roles add a short skills test.
What does a typical day look like in expert AI training work?
Tasks are slow and careful. One task can take 45 to 60 minutes of checking citations or calculations, and you're judged on quality more than speed.
Is AI training work the same as traditional consulting?
It's closer to teaching. You grade the AI's logic, correct its mistakes and write the expert reasoning it lacks, instead of producing work for a client.
What does STEM work look like for a Chief Engineer / Senior Mechanical Engineer?
You check AI answers to STEM questions, correct their errors and write expert reasoning. As a Chief Engineer / Senior Mechanical Engineer, you're hired for that judgment, so hands-on STEM experience matters.
What specific skills does this listing call for?
Multidisciplinary project leadership, Mechanical design & engineering analysis, Technical review, and testing & root-cause analysis are named directly in the listing. If you don't have hands-on experience with these, expect the screening to test for them.
What does the 'openings' count on this listing mean?
It's how many people micro1 still wants to hire for this role: 30 when we last checked. A high number means more places to fill. The screening stays the same.
How much does this specific role pay?
This listing is posted at $200-300/hr, an hourly rate. Where you land in the range depends on your background and the assessment. Pay can change after we check the listing, so confirm the rate on the platform's application page.
What happens when I click Apply on this listing?
Apply opens micro1's site, where you create an account and follow its sign-up steps.
Is a PhD required?
For this role, yes, or similar professional depth, and the assessment checks it. PhD candidates and people with published research have qualified without the degree.