Technical Documentation Specialist (Technician, Engineer, etc.)

1. Role Overview

Mercor is seeking technical documentation specialists to assist with a project involving the interpretation and analysis of instructional and procedural materials. This contract engagement focuses on accurately outlining operational steps, identifying system behaviors, and ensuring adherence to safety protocols. Freelancers will work with technical content that governs equipment use, process workflows, and system maintenance.

2. Key Responsibilities

• Analyze and document procedural steps for equipment setup, calibration, and operation

• Identify and explain safety mechanisms, shutdown triggers, and compliance checkpoints

• Evaluate documentation clarity, sequencing logic, and operational accuracy

• Translate technical language into structured, task-oriented formats

• Provide feedback on procedural consistency and safety-critical language

3. Ideal Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or technical certification in engineering, operations, or a related field

• Experience writing or interpreting SOPs, user manuals, or technical protocols

• Strong attention to detail and process logic

• Familiarity with equipment calibration, diagnostics, or system operations preferred

• Comfortable working independently with high standards for accuracy and clarity

4. More About the Opportunity

• Expected commitment: ~10–20 hours/week

• Ideal for technical writers, engineers, technicians or process documentation professionals

5. Application Process

• Submit your resume to get started

• You may be asked to complete a short procedural writing assessment

• We typically follow up within 3–5 business days

We consider all qualified applicants without regard to legally protected characteristics and provide reasonable accommodations upon request.

Contract and Payment Terms

• You will be engaged as an independent contractor.
• This is a fully remote role that can be completed on your own schedule.
• Projects can be extended, shortened, or concluded early depending on needs and performance.
• Your work at Mercor will not involve access to confidential or proprietary information from any employer, client, or institution.
• Payments are weekly on Stripe or Wise based on services rendered.
• Please note: We are unable to support H1-B or STEM OPT candidates at this time.

About Mercor

Mercor partners with leading AI labs and enterprises to train frontier models using human expertise. You will work on projects that focus on training and enhancing AI systems. You will be paid competitively, collaborate with leading researchers, and help shape the next generation of AI systems in your area of expertise.