Seeking advanced Excel professionals with manufacturing experience to design, evaluate, and improve spreadsheet-based tasks used for training and evaluating next-generation AI systems. This part-time W-2 role with Cincinnatus LLC supports a leading AI lab remotely within the United States.
Engineering / Manufacturing / Technical Operations Evaluator
Remote (Global)
$80 – $120/hr
June 6, 2026
Job description
About the Role
Mercor is seeking expert evaluators with deep experience in engineering, manufacturing, and technical operations to assess AI-generated work products for accuracy, rigor, and domain quality.
This is a remote, hourly contract opportunity focused on reviewing documents, spreadsheets, and presentation decks produced by AI systems.
Evaluators will apply real-world engineering and operational expertise to determine whether outputs meet professional standards, demonstrate sound technical reasoning, and accurately reflect engineering principles, manufacturing processes, operational excellence, and technical best practices.
What You'll Do
- Evaluate AI-generated artifacts including:
- Documents
- Spreadsheets
- Slide decks
- Assess outputs using domain-specific quality rubrics
- Review work for:
- Technical accuracy
- Engineering rigor
- Operational feasibility
- Domain quality
- Professional presentation
- Identify:
- Technical errors
- Engineering inaccuracies
- Manufacturing process issues
- Operational inefficiencies
- Presentation weaknesses
- Logical inconsistencies
- Provide clear and structured written feedback
- Apply professional judgment when evaluating engineering, manufacturing, and technical operations content
Required Qualifications
- 5+ years of professional experience in:
- Engineering
- Manufacturing
- Technical Operations
- Industrial Operations
- Production Engineering
- Process Engineering
- Related technical disciplines
- Native or professional fluency in English
- Strong analytical and evaluation skills
- Ability to assess technical materials objectively and consistently
Technical Requirements
- Highly proficient with:
- Microsoft Office
- Google Workspace
Presentation Tools
- Google Slides
- Microsoft PowerPoint
Analysis Tools
- Microsoft Excel
- Google Sheets
Preferred Qualifications
- Master's degree or higher
- Advanced degree in:
- Engineering
- Manufacturing Engineering
- Industrial Engineering
- Operations Management
- Related technical fields
- Experience reviewing:
- Engineering reports
- Manufacturing documentation
- Process improvement initiatives
- Operational analyses
- Technical presentations
- Experience evaluating production systems, quality processes, operational performance, or engineering recommendations
Contract & Payment Terms
- Independent contractor engagement
- Fully remote work
- Flexible schedule
- Weekly payments through Stripe or Wise
- Projects may be extended, shortened, or concluded based on business needs and performance
Important Note
Mercor currently cannot support:
- H1-B candidates
- STEM OPT candidates
About Mercor
Mercor partners with leading AI labs and enterprises to train and evaluate frontier AI systems using human expertise.
Contributors help improve the quality, reliability, and technical accuracy of AI-generated work products used across engineering, manufacturing, and technical operations environments.
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