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Mechanical Engineers

Listed on Mercor as “Mechanical Engineers”

$70-$110/hrRemoteContractPaid in USD
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What this actually is

You complete short labeling tasks, record everyday activities, or evaluate AI outputs across general knowledge domains. Open to most backgrounds. The platform title (Mechanical Engineers) reflects the rate band and the expertise required, not the day-to-day work.

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Can you do this on your visa?

F-2 / F-4 / F-5 / F-6: open. E-1 to E-7: needs concurrent-employment permit. D-2 / D-4 students: S-3 permit, 20 hr/week cap. D-10 / D-8: case by case.

Korean tax on USD income

First 5 years in Korea: foreign-source income only taxed if remitted into Korea. After year 5: worldwide income. Full tax guide.

Original posting from Mercor

About the Role

Mercor is hiring experienced Mechanical Engineers to help evaluate and improve cutting-edge AI systems. In this role, you'll evaluate AI-generated mechanical engineering content and workflows, leveraging your real-world expertise in designing tools, machines, and mechanical systems.

Key Responsibilities

  • Evaluate AI-generated mechanical designs, technical drawings, system specifications, and other engineering artifacts for quality and accuracy.
  • Compare AI-generated responses head-to-head based on engineering rigor, design soundness, and specification precision.
  • Review mechanical engineering scenarios involving equipment design, system troubleshooting, and specification compliance and provide expert feedback.

Required Qualifications

  • 4+ years of experience as a Mechanical Engineer, Mechanical Design Engineer, Product Engineer, Project Engineer, Test Engineer, or another closely related mechanical engineering role.
  • Experience designing, evaluating, or maintaining mechanical products, equipment, or systems, including interpreting blueprints and technical drawings.
  • Ability to commit 20+ hours per week.
  • Strong written English communication skills.

Additional Information

  • Start date: Immediate
  • Duration: Approximately 4-6 weeks
  • Payment: task-based (payment upon first task approval). Experts who complete their first task within the required timeline will then be qualified to be paid hourly for the remainder of the project.

Quoted from Mercor’s public listing on 2026-09-29. We don’t edit platform copy; honest framing is in the title and the “what this actually is” block above.

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