Overview
Mechanical Engineering Jobs in New Zealand at Alignerr
Title: Mechanical Engineering
Company: Alignerr
Location: New Zealand
Mechanical Engineering Expert (AI Training)
About The Role
We're partnering with the world's leading AI research labs to build smarter, more technically rigorous AI models — and we need mechanical engineers to make it happen. Your deep domain knowledge will directly shape how AI reasons through complex physical systems, from fluid dynamics and thermodynamics to structural mechanics and FEA.
This is a rare opportunity to apply your engineering expertise in a cutting-edge AI context, working flexibly and remotely on your own schedule.
- Organization: Alignerr
- Type: Hourly Contract
- Location: Remote
- Commitment: 10–40 hours/week
What You'll Do
- Design Advanced Engineering Problems — Craft challenging, domain-specific problems across FEA, heat transfer, kinematics, material science, and mechatronics to stress-test AI performance
- Author Ground-Truth Solutions — Develop rigorous, step-by-step technical solutions that serve as benchmarks for AI learning and evaluation
- Audit AI Technical Reasoning — Review AI-generated CAD logic, thermodynamic proofs, and material specifications for accuracy, safety, and compliance with standards like ASME and ISO
- Identify and Fix Reasoning Failures — Spot logical errors such as incorrect force distributions or energy conservation violations, and provide structured feedback to improve model reasoning
- Work Independently and Asynchronously — Manage your own workload and contribute on a schedule that suits you
Who You Are
- Pursuing or holding a Master's or PhD in Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, or a closely related field
- Strong foundational knowledge in solid mechanics, fluid mechanics, thermodynamics, CAD/CAM, or manufacturing processes
- Able to communicate complex technical concepts clearly and precisely in written form
- Highly detail-oriented — meticulous when checking mathematical derivations, unit conversions, and physical constraints
- No prior AI experience required
Nice to Have
- Prior experience with data annotation, technical writing, or evaluation systems
- Proficiency with engineering tools such as SolidWorks, MATLAB, or ANSYS
- Familiarity with engineering standards bodies (ASME, ISO, SAE)
Why Join Us
- Work on genuinely cutting-edge AI projects alongside top research labs
- Fully remote and flexible — work when and where it suits you
- Freelance autonomy with the backing of a well-connected AI organization
- Gain rare, hands-on exposure to how advanced large language models are trained and evaluated
- Potential for ongoing work and contract extension
