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Posted 26 days ago

Mechanical Engineering Subject Matter Expert – AI Training

@ Altis

Remote in Canada

$40/hrRemoteContract
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Overview

Altis is hiring a remote mechanical engineering subject matter expert to help train and improve AI systems. The work involves reviewing engineering problems, calculations and designs for accuracy and flaws, and writing clear technical explanations. It is an initial 4-week contract with a minimum of 10 hours per week on a flexible schedule, with possible ongoing work.

Pay:

From $40 an hour

Responsibilities:

  • Review engineering problems, solutions and designs
  • Analyze calculations, assumptions and design decisions
  • Identify errors and flawed engineering reasoning
  • Write clear, technically sound explanations
  • Follow detailed project guidelines and quality standards

Requirements summary:

  • Degree in Mechanical Engineering or related discipline
  • Professional or research engineering experience
  • Fluency with CAD, FEA/CFD or MATLAB/Python tools
  • Strong analytical and written communication skills
  • Familiarity with generative AI tools

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Employer posting date
2026-10-12
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2026-10-13
Source record updated
2026-10-13

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Job details

SeniorityMid level
Hours per week10
Scheduleday, evening
Travelair: none · ground: none
Work settingHome
PositionMostly sitting
Physical demandsphysical low · computer high
LanguagesEnglish
Encouraged to applyWomen, Racialized people, Indigenous peoples, People with disabilities, 2SLGBTQ+
EducationBachelor’s degree (required)
Fields of studyMechanical Engineering
Perks mentionedFlexible hours

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Since 1989, Altis has been a Canadian staffing leader and is one of Canada’s largest independent staffing firms, connecting top talent to meaningful work across industries and sectors. More than just your staffing firm, we’re your staffing partner. Our specialized, expert recruiters consult with you to understand your sector and specific talent needs, and then source the most qualified candidates, from entry-level to executive management, at the most competitive rates. Every year, we place more than 4,000 experienced candidates nationwide, fueling our clients’ businesses while building careers worth celebrating.

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  • 102 Bank St, Suite 300, Ottawa, ON K1P 5N4, CA
  • 330 Bay Street, Suite 700, Toronto, ON M5H 2S8, CA
  • 905 West Pender St, Suite 405, Vancouver, British Columbia V6C 1L6, CA
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  • recruitment
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Since 1989, Altis has been a Canadian staffing leader and is one of Canada’s largest independent staffing firms, connecting top talent to meaningful work across industries and sectors. More than just your staffing firm, we’re your staffing partner. Our specialized, expert recruiters consult with you to understand your sector and specific talent needs, and then source the most qualified candidates, from entry-level…

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IndustryStaffing and Recruiting
Company size51-200 employees
HeadquartersOttawa, ON
Organization typePrivately Held
Year founded1989
SpecialtiesstaffingrecruitmentIT staffingF&A staffingand Administration & Support staffing
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Job description

Mechanical Engineering Subject Matter Expert – AI Training

Location: Remote
Contract: Initial 4-week contract, with potential for ongoing opportunities
Hours: Minimum 10 hours per week
Schedule: Flexible

The Opportunity

We are seeking experienced Mechanical Engineering professionals for a fully remote project where you will apply your engineering expertise, technical judgment, and problem-solving abilities to specialized work supporting the training and improvement of AI systems.

This opportunity is ideal for mechanical engineers with strong industry, design, manufacturing, or research experience who are interested in applying their expertise to emerging technology while maintaining a flexible schedule.

The initial contract is 4 weeks, with the potential for ongoing project opportunities. Candidates must be able to commit a minimum of 10 hours per week, with work completed flexibly throughout the week based on individual availability and project requirements.

What You'll Do

Depending on your background and area of specialization, you may:

  • Apply mechanical engineering expertise to help train and improve AI systems

  • Review and evaluate engineering problems, solutions, designs, and technical explanations

  • Analyze engineering calculations, assumptions, methodologies, and design decisions

  • Assess technical information for accuracy, feasibility, logic, and completeness

  • Identify errors, inconsistencies, or flawed engineering reasoning

  • Solve technical and quantitative engineering problems

  • Evaluate different approaches to engineering design and problem-solving

  • Develop clear, technically sound explanations and solutions

  • Apply professional engineering judgment to complex or ambiguous scenarios

  • Follow detailed project guidelines and quality standards

  • Complete work independently while managing your own schedule

What We're Looking For

We're particularly interested in mechanical engineers with experience in areas such as:

  • Mechanical design

  • Product development

  • Manufacturing

  • Thermal systems

  • Structural analysis

  • Automotive engineering

  • Aerospace

  • HVAC

  • Robotics

  • Energy systems

  • Related mechanical engineering disciplines

Candidates should bring:

  • A degree in Mechanical Engineering or a closely related engineering discipline

  • Professional, academic, research, or hands-on engineering experience

  • Strong understanding of mechanical engineering principles and engineering analysis

  • Strong technical reasoning and problem-solving abilities

  • Fluency with tools relevant to your specialty, such as CAD platforms including SolidWorks, Fusion 360, Onshape, Creo, NX, CATIA, or Inventor; FEA/CFD tools; or MATLAB/Python for engineering analysis

  • The ability to review technical work and identify errors in calculations, assumptions, methodology, or reasoning

  • Strong analytical and critical-thinking skills

  • High attention to detail and accuracy

  • Excellent written communication skills

  • Familiarity with generative AI tools and an understanding of how human expertise and feedback can be used to train and improve AI systems

  • Comfort learning and navigating new technologies and digital platforms

  • Comfort working in a remote, self-directed environment

  • The ability to commit to a minimum of 10 hours per week

Why Consider This Opportunity?

  • Fully remote project work

  • Flexible schedule that can be managed around your existing commitments

  • Minimum commitment of 10 hours per week

  • Apply your mechanical engineering expertise to challenging technical problems

  • Gain hands-on exposure to the training and improvement of AI systems

  • Apply your engineering judgment and problem-solving skills to emerging technology

  • Potential for ongoing project opportunities following the initial 4-week contract

Interested?

If you have a strong background in mechanical engineering and are interested in applying your expertise to the training and improvement of AI systems, we'd like to hear from you.

Please apply with an up-to-date resume highlighting your education, professional experience, technical expertise, and engineering tools and technologies.

Qualified applicants will be contacted to discuss the opportunity and next steps.



We appreciate the time and effort all applicants invest in their submissions. Please note that only candidates shortlisted for this role will be contacted directly. However, your profile will remain under consideration for future opportunities that align with your experience and career goals.All qualified applicants will receive fair consideration for employment. We welcome individuals of all backgrounds, experiences, and identities including those who identify as women, members of racialized groups, Indigenous Peoples, persons with disabilities, and 2SLGBTQIA+ communities. If you require an accommodation, please review our accessibility policy and reach out to our accessibility officer with any questions. Our human recruiters review all applications and always make the final hiring decision. On occasion, we also use AI-assisted tools to help review applications.
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