PhD Mechanical Engineer for AI Training — Remote

Prolific; United States; Remote; USD 165,000 - 207,000; Full time

Job summary

Prolific is seeking Mechanical Engineering experts with a PhD to help train and evaluate cutting-edge AI models. You will narrate your approach to solving complex problems and may be invited to join Prolific as a Domain Expert, with compensation based on paid tasks.

Researchers engaging with Prolific typically earn up to $150/hr for AI tasks, with work blocks often around one hour. Remote, flexible hours, and the ability to work from home are offered as part of the platform.

Qualifications

• PhD (or PhD candidate) in Mechanical Engineering or related field.
• Ability to articulate complex, technical problems clearly.
• Experience or interest in AI/ML is a bonus.
• Willingness to narrate thinking out loud.
• Strong attention to detail and reliable internet connection.

Responsibilities

• Narrate your reasoning while solving tasks out loud.
• Screen-record your problem-solving approach.
• Review and evaluate AI-generated responses for accuracy, depth, and reasoning quality.
• Compare multiple model answers and justify the best response.
• Write improved exemplars, rationales, or structured feedback when models underperform.

Skills

Mechanical engineering expertise

Narrate problem-solving approach

Strong attention to detail

Reliable internet access

PayPal payment readiness

Education

PhD in Mechanical Engineering

Job description

Prolific is seeking Mechanical Engineering experts with a PhD to help train and evaluate cutting-edge AI models. You will narrate your approach to solving complex problems and may be invited to join Prolific as a Domain Expert, with compensation based on paid tasks.

Researchers engaging with Prolific typically earn up to $150/hr for AI tasks, with work blocks often around one hour. Remote, flexible hours, and the ability to work from home are offered as part of the platform.