Automotive Mobility Electrical Technician (Wheelchair Vans)
You will provide practical technical guidance for AI training focused on wheelchair van electrical diagnostics and accessible vehicle solutions. The work uses your experience with 12V systems and mobility conversion equipment to create clear, accurate answers for simulated…
- Field
- Engineering
- Where
- United States, Algeria, Argentina, Austria, Bahrain, Bangladesh +46 more
- Commitment
- part time
- Posted
- 3 days ago
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How this pay compares
At $40/hr (the midpoint of $20 to $60), this role pays more than 5% of the 207 open engineering roles with a listed pay range, below the median of $80.
Among platforms with 10 or more priced engineering roles, Mercor has the highest median ($88/hr across 35 roles) and micro1 the lowest ($60/hr across 28).
OpenTrain AI roles that closed since late October stayed listed a median of 31 days (122 roles). OpenTrain AI posted this one 3 days ago.
Computed from 2,746 open roles we track across Mercor, micro1, Handshake AI, Alignerr, Appen and OpenTrain AI, refreshed daily. Midpoints of listed ranges; “up to” ceilings are left out of medians.
What you would earn at this rate
Per week, before tax
$600
Per month, if the work is steady
$2,600
- Tax
- Contract pay arrives with no tax withheld. A US contractor at this rate and these hours would set aside about $657 a month for self-employment tax plus federal income tax at the 12% bracket (25%, before state tax). Outside the US, your own country's rules apply.
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Open engineering roles on each platform
The same kind of work, priced on every platform we track, with the best-paid open role on each.
| Platform | Open | Median | Best-paid open role |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mercor | 36 | $88/hr | Infrastructure / Site Reliability Engineer (SRE)$200/hr |
| OpenTrain AIthis role | 132 | $85/hr | Chief Engineer / Senior Mechanical Engineer$200-300/hr |
| Alignerr | 14 | $61/hr | Robotics Technician$40-120/hr |
| micro1 | 29 | $60/hr | Member of Technical Staff, Research Engineering$400k-800k/yr |
| Handshake AI | 52 | up to $85/hr | Engineering LeadUp to $195/hr |
“Up to” rows list only ceilings, so their median is a maximum, not comparable with the range midpoints above them.
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The work
You will provide practical technical guidance for AI training focused on wheelchair van electrical diagnostics and accessible vehicle solutions. The work uses your experience with 12V systems and mobility conversion equipment to create clear, accurate answers for simulated service situations.
- Interpret automotive 12V wiring diagrams for wheelchair-accessible van conversions.
- Diagnose electrical faults involving lifts, ramps, controllers, kneeling systems, automated doors, hand controls, and related equipment.
- Document service and repair procedures for conversion equipment and integrated vehicle controls.
- Explain troubleshooting sequences and the reasoning behind each diagnostic step.
- Review technician training materials and suggest ways to improve clarity and instruction.
- Write detailed, scenario-based responses to simulated service cases.
- Identify recurring conversion challenges and recommend sound diagnostic and repair practices.
What it pays and takes
This is remote, part-time contractor work. Previous AI experience is not required because the role prioritizes practical mobility and automotive electrical expertise.
- Pay: $20 to $60 per hour.
- Work type: Remote, part-time contract work.
- Location: Open to candidates in Algeria, Argentina, Austria, Bahrain, Bangladesh, Belgium, Brazil, Canada, Chile, Colombia, Denmark, Egypt, France, Germany, Ghana, Greece, India, Indonesia, Italy, Japan, Jordan, Kazakhstan, Kenya, Kuwait, Kyrgyzstan, Lebanon, Malaysia, Mexico, Morocco, the Netherlands, Nigeria, Oman, Pakistan, Palestinian Territories, Peru, the Philippines, Portugal, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, Singapore, South Africa, Spain, Sri Lanka, Switzerland, Taiwan, Thailand, Tunisia, the United Arab Emirates, the United Kingdom, the United States, Uzbekistan, and Vietnam.
- Language: Professional fluency in English.
- Experience: Extensive experience as a mobility technician in wheelchair van conversion or dealership environments.
- Technical skills: Ability to read automotive electrical schematics and perform 12V diagnostics.
- Equipment knowledge: Hands-on experience with lifts, ramps, kneeling systems, hand controls, or related mobility equipment.
- Communication: Ability to explain complex technical concepts clearly and break diagnostic reasoning into logical, teachable steps.
- Helpful qualifications: Service training or technician coaching experience.
- Additional advantages: ASE A6 Electrical/Electronic Systems certification or NMEDA technician training.
- Helpful background: Experience with BraunAbility, VMI, Ricon, or other wheelchair conversion systems.
How it works
You apply here in about two minutes and finish on the hiring platform. The next step is a short AI interview (technical roles include a coding challenge). Passing it is how you qualify for paid tasks, so take it soon after you are invited.
The hiring platform's application for this job asks for your resume, your LinkedIn profile, your phone number, your location and answers to 7 screening questions.
About AI training work
OpenTrain is a free platform where people find AI training and data-labeling work, build a profile, and apply to projects. AI training uses human expertise to create and review examples, including written answers and technical guidance, so AI systems can produce more useful results.
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Full OpenTrain AI profile: watch-outs and the public record →Pay history
OpenTrain AI has listed this role at $20-60/hr since Nov 10, 2026 with no change.
Across OpenTrain AI's engineering roles, the median listed pay was $69/hr on Nov 1, 2026 (50 roles) and is $85/hr as of Nov 11, 2026 (130 roles).
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