Start date: Immediate / TBC
End Date: TBC
Location: Remote
Screener Criteria: Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or related field
Screening compensation: $12/hour
Core Skills: CAD design, Python scripting, command-line proficiency
Type of contract: Advisory / Freelance
Languages required: English
Hourly Rate: Up to $120/hour for the main study (paid vetting survey compensated at $12/hour)

About Prolific
Prolific is not just another player in the AI space – we are building the biggest pool of quality human data in the world.
Over 35,000 AI developers, researchers, and organizations use Prolific to gather data from paid study participants with a wide variety of experiences, knowledge, and skills.

The role
We are seeking Mechanical Engineers to join our expert B2B and AI research network. This project supports the development of next-generation AI models by capturing how experienced engineers approach real-world CAD design challenges and validation workflows.
Joining our talent platform for this project also opens the door to similar paid projects in future.



Everything is fully remote and ad hoc, on a freelance basis, with full control over which projects you accept.
Researchers for this project typically pay up to $120/hour for the main study. Participants must first complete a paid vetting survey and a screening call before being invited to the study.

What you'll bring
Bachelor's degree or higher in Mechanical Engineering or a closely related field
Strong proficiency with open-source CAD software (e.g., FreeCAD, KiCad, or similar)
Python development experience with the ability to write and execute scripts independently (Desirable but not mandatory)
Experience writing validation scripts (not just using pre-built tools) (Desirable but not mandatory)
Comfortable working from the command line (Desirable but not mandatory)
Comfortable using Linux and/or Windows environments
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with excellent attention to detail
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