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Posted 29 Sept 2026

Mechatronics Engineer

micro1 is engaging Mechatronics Engineers to contribute to a specialized video annotation project for a customer's advanced robotics initiative.

1 eligible country · 4 eligible regions$50–$90 per hour
Hiring companyMicro1
Application process4.8 / 5Based on 4 reviews
Work experience5.0 / 5Based on 4 reviews

About the role

In this role, you'll apply your expertise to help train next-generation AI systems. Your work will shape how models learn, reason, and perform through high-quality, real-world input.

You will review and annotate video footage of robotic arms performing complex tasks, tagging sessions based on provided grading guidelines.

Responsibilities

  • Review recorded video sessions of robotic arms executing various industrial tasks.
  • Apply provided grading and annotation guidelines to tag, classify, and comment on each session.
  • Identify, document, and categorize mechanical or control problems observed in the footage.
  • Utilize expert understanding of machine movement to pinpoint reasons for operational failures or inefficiencies.
  • Ensure all annotations are precise, comprehensive, and align with project standards to advance AI training quality.
  • Collaborate with project coordinators as needed to clarify ambiguities in guidelines or video content.
  • Deliver consistent, high-quality annotations within the framework and timeline established by the project.

Preferred skills

  • Demonstrated ability to spot and interpret mechanical and control problems in complex machinery.
  • Strong attention to detail, with a record of producing accurate technical deliverables.
  • Understanding of why and how machines fail and the dynamics of robotic movement.
  • Experience supporting AI training or machine learning projects is highly preferred.
  • Ability to work autonomously and deliver results in a remote, asynchronous project environment.

Experience and education

  • Professional background in Mechatronics Engineering or closely related discipline.
  • Prior experience with video annotation or data labeling, especially for robotic or industrial automation systems.

Eligibility

Work arrangement: Fully remote

Applicant eligibility: 1 eligible country · 4 eligible regions

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Eligible countries: United Kingdom

Eligible regions: Northern America, Latin America, Europe, Oceania

  • Northern America, Latin America, Europe, UK, Oceania.

Compensation details

$50–$90 per hour.

More about the hiring companyMicro1
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