Part-Time Mechanical Engineer & Python Expert for AI Projects

Mindrift; Coffs Harbour; Remote; AUD 32,000 - 54,000; Part time

Job summary

Mindrift connects specialists with project-based AI opportunities for leading tech companies, focusing on testing, evaluating, and improving AI systems. This is a part-time, non-permanent project work rather than permanent employment.

Contributors will design computational engineering problems, require Python for simulations, and verify solutions using standard libraries. Strong English and a degree in engineering are preferred, with optional certifications and international project experience.

Qualifications

• Degree in Mechanical Engineering or related field is required.
• Proficient in Python for numerical validation.
• 2+ years of professional, research, or teaching experience supported.

Responsibilities

• Design computational engineering problems simulating real workflows.
• Create Python-based problems for engineering calculations and simulations.
• Ensure problems are computationally intensive using numerical methods.
• Develop problems on system design, optimization, and analysis.
• Base problems on real research or practical applications.
• Verify solutions with Python and standard libraries.
• Document statements clearly with verified answers.

Skills

Python

Numerical methods

Engineering calculations

English (C1+)

MATLAB

R

C

SQL

NumPy

Pandas

SciPy

Education

Degree in Mechanical Engineering or related fields

Tools

MATLAB

R

C

SQL

NumPy

Pandas

SciPy

Job description

Mindrift connects specialists with project-based AI opportunities for leading tech companies, focusing on testing, evaluating, and improving AI systems. This is a part-time, non-permanent project work rather than permanent employment.

Contributors will design computational engineering problems, require Python for simulations, and verify solutions using standard libraries. Strong English and a degree in engineering are preferred, with optional certifications and international project experience.