Chief Engineer / Senior Mechanical Engineer
Listing checked November 4, 2026 · pay as published by micro1
Key details
- Pay
- $200–300/hr
- Location
- Remote
- Job type
- contract
- Openings
- 30
- Posted
- November 4, 2026
Overview
micro1 seeks experienced Chief Engineers or Senior Mechanical Engineers for an AI training project centered on real-world engineering workflows. You will apply your background leading multidisciplinary projects to design realistic tasks, coordinate input from domain experts, and set technical objectives and evaluation criteria. Your work will help AI systems better handle mechanical design, engineering analysis, and technical project execution. This is a contractor role, remote with a preference for US-based candidates, though strong international applicants are considered.
What You'll Do6
- Create realistic engineering projects that span mechanical design, analysis, manufacturing, and testing, incorporating contributions from other disciplines.
- Turn project goals into clear design requirements, operating constraints, and measurable acceptance criteria.
- Split complex engineering problems into connected tasks with defined inputs, deliverables, dependencies, and expert roles.
- Coordinate contributions from domain experts to ensure tasks reflect genuine engineering practice.
- Define technical objectives and evaluation criteria for AI training scenarios.
- Review and refine project designs to maintain realism and technical accuracy.
Requirements6
- Substantial professional experience as a Chief Engineer, Senior Mechanical Engineer, or similar technical leadership role.
- Proven track record leading complex engineering projects that involve 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.
- Ability to translate project objectives into clear requirements and acceptance criteria.
- Experience breaking down complex problems into interdependent tasks with defined inputs and deliverables.
Preferred Qualifications4
- Master's degree or PhD in Mechanical Engineering or a related engineering field.
- Experience with CAD, finite element analysis, or other engineering simulation tools.
- Experience leading projects from concept through detailed design, manufacturing, testing, and delivery.
- Background in aerospace, automotive, robotics, industrial equipment, energy, medical devices, or other complex engineering environments.
Who Should Apply
The ideal candidate has led multidisciplinary engineering projects as a Chief Engineer or Senior Mechanical Engineer and can turn real-world workflows into structured AI training tasks. Strong mechanical design, analysis, and testing skills are essential, along with B2 English or higher.
Salary Insight
The rate for this contractor role is $200 to $300 per hour.
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