Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. ADVATIX - Advanced Supply Chain and Logistics is seeking an experienced Mechanical Engineering Technician to support a customer project focused on developing advanced AI benchmarks. The contractor will create realistic mechanical engineering workflows, technical datasets, diagnostic scenarios, documentation, and evaluation criteria using hands-on expertise in testing, instrumentation, data interpretation, and failure diagnosis.
Responsibilities
- Design and author authentic technician workflow tasks that reflect real-world mechanical engineering and technician challenges
- Develop scenarios involving test setup, instrumentation, data collection, analysis, troubleshooting, and failure diagnosis
- Source, synthesize, and construct technical datasets based on realistic laboratory or production environments
- Work with technical materials such as test logs, calibration records, sensor outputs, measurements, and failure reports
- Define accurate solution pathways, including interpretation of test data and recommended diagnostic or corrective actions
- Develop rigorous grading rubrics containing 35 or more evaluation criteria to assess technical skills in instrumentation logic, data interpretation, troubleshooting, and failure analysis
- Create evaluation materials that can be consistently used by both AI systems and technical domain experts
- Document technical procedures, observations, test outcomes, diagnostic findings, and failure modes with a high degree of accuracy and clarity
- Ensure tasks and evaluation materials reflect the complexity and realism of professional mechanical engineering technician work
- Develop technical content that goes beyond simplified textbook examples and represents authentic workplace scenarios
- Review deliverables for technical accuracy, completeness, consistency, and alignment with project specifications
- Work independently and meet established project timelines and weekly submission requirements
Skills
- Minimum 4 years of hands-on experience in laboratory, testing, manufacturing, production, or related mechanical engineering technology environments
- Strong hands-on experience with instrumentation, sensors, data acquisition systems, and prototype testing workflows
- Demonstrated ability to document test procedures, results, observations, and equipment failure modes in detail
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to interpret complex test data
- Experience diagnosing equipment, mechanical systems, or process failures
- Ability to create and interpret technical documentation and datasets
- Familiarity with technical file formats, including CSVs, spreadsheets, PDFs, and related documentation
- Strong written communication skills and attention to technical detail
- Ability to work independently in a remote environment
- Ability to meet project specifications, quality standards, and weekly deliverable requirements
- No prior artificial intelligence experience is required
- Test setup and execution
- Instrumentation and sensor systems
- Data collection and interpretation
- Failure diagnosis and troubleshooting
- Mechanical testing and prototype evaluation
- Technical documentation
- Root-cause analysis
- Technical dataset development
- Failure-mode analysis
- Technical rubric and evaluation development
- Associate degree or recognized trade credential in Mechanical Engineering Technology or a related technical discipline preferred
- Experience working with prototype development and testing
- Experience with laboratory or production instrumentation
- Familiarity with sensors, data acquisition systems, calibration procedures, and test equipment
- Experience creating technical troubleshooting or failure-analysis documentation
- Experience developing structured evaluation criteria, technical procedures, or training materials
- Strong ability to translate practical hands-on experience into clear, structured technical workflows
- Experience working on independent or remote technical projects
Benefits
- Remote work arrangement.
- Flexible workload of approximately 20 hours per week or up to 40 hours per week for qualified candidates available immediately.
- Contract duration of approximately 3–6 months, depending on project needs.
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