Mechanical Engineer with Python Experience - Freelance AI Trainer
Mindrift • United States
Education
PhD
Type
Hourly
Pay
$55/hr equivalent
Mindrift pays per task and shows the pay as an hourly rate.
Last checked
5d ago
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About this role
From the Mindrift listing
Please submit your resume in English and indicate your level of English. At Mindrift , innovation meets opportunity. We believe in using the power of collective intelligence to ethically shape the future of AI. What we do The Mindrift platform connects specialists with AI projects from major tech innovators. Our mission is to unlock the potential of Generative AI by tapping into real-world expertise from across the globe. The Role We are seeking experienced Mechanical Engineers with strong Python skills to train and evaluate AI models on complex, real-world mechanical engineering problems. This role focuses on professional judgment and engineering rigor , not data labeling or traditional software development. What You’ll Do You may be asked to: Design graduate- and industry-level mechanical engineering problems grounded in real practice. Evaluate AI-generated solutions for correctness, assumptions, and engineering logic. Validate analytical or numerical results using Python (NumPy, SciPy, Pandas). Improve AI reasoning to align with first principles and accepted engineering standards. Apply structured scoring criteria to assess multi-step problem solving. How to Apply Apply with your resume (English). Complete a short qualification process and get matched to projects aligned with your specialization. Effort estimate Tasks for this project are estimated to take 6–10 hours to complete, depending on complexity. This is an estimate and not a schedule requirement; you choose when and how to work. Tasks must be submitted by the deadline and meet the listed acceptance criteria to be accepted.
Requirements
- Must be eligible to work in United States
- Fluent proficiency in English (Written & Verbal)
- Reliable high-speed internet connection
- PhD's degree or equivalent professional experience
- Demonstrated expertise in STEM
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What does a typical Mindrift task involve?
Read a scenario, write a short prompt for the AI (around 100 words), evaluate two AI responses to it, fact-check the outputs, then write a brief explanation (around 50 words) on which response is better against the project rubric. The focus is clarity, safety, and rule-following, not creative writing.
Who is Mindrift good for?
Freelance writers, editors and generalist AI tutors with strong English and good research skills. You don't need a tech degree. Mindrift is built by the data company Toloka, and it also opens better-paid projects in fields such as cybersecurity, medicine and law to verified experts.
Is research-level AI training the same as data labeling?
It's closer to academic research. You write or check proofs, solve advanced problems and test the logic behind a model's step-by-step reasoning in your field.
Do I need a PhD for research-level AI training roles?
The best-paid roles usually expect a PhD or current enrollment. The domain assessment decides, though, and if you can solve the problems the degree matters less.
What does STEM work look like for a Mechanical Engineer with Python Experience - Freelance AI Trainer?
You check AI answers to STEM questions, correct their errors and write expert reasoning. As a Mechanical Engineer with Python Experience - Freelance AI Trainer, you're hired for that judgment, so hands-on STEM experience matters.
How much does this specific role pay?
This listing is posted at $55/hr equivalent, an hourly rate. Pay can change after we check the listing, so confirm the rate on the platform's application page.
Is a PhD required?
For this role, yes, or similar professional depth, and the assessment checks it. PhD candidates and people with published research have qualified without the degree.
Can I apply from outside the United States?
This role is open only to people based in the United States. The limit is usually about where the platform can legally hire, so applying from elsewhere rarely leads to an offer. Check the description for tax or right-to-work rules before you apply.