Mechanical Engineering Expert (MSc or PhD)

Jobgether; Ireland; Remote; EUR 74,000 - 148,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Fully remote worldwide

Hourly pay $60–$120

Independent contractor

Initial 12-month contract

Part-time ~15 hours/week

AI training projects

Job summary

Jobgether is seeking a Mechanical Engineering Expert for a fully remote, independent contractor role based in Ireland. You will work on AI-assisted engineering tasks, transforming physical requirements into analytical models and validating solutions across structural, thermal, and multiphysics domains.

The role emphasizes coding-intensive workflows, simulation setup, and rigorous technical validation, with a 12-month initial contract and a part-time workload of about 15 hours per week.

Qualifications

• Advanced mechanical engineering knowledge and analytical modeling experience.
• Strong background in computational engineering and simulation-based problem solving.
• Ability to translate physical requirements into mathematical representations.

Responsibilities

• Solve and validate mechanical engineering problems across design, analysis, and R&D.
• Translate physical requirements into analytical or computational models.
• Develop and evaluate meshes and geometry for simulation tasks.
• Configure materials, loads, boundary conditions, and solver inputs to reflect real systems.
• Conduct simulations across structural, thermal, mechanical, and multiphysics domains.
• Assess results against physical laws and design constraints.
• Use AI coding agents to support engineering workflows.
• Identify errors in models and propose corrections.

Skills

Analytical modeling

Simulation expertise

Computational engineering

Independent work

Education

MS Mechanical Eng

PhD Mech Eng

Tools

Python

MATLAB

Job description

This position is listed on behalf of a partner company, who manages all applications and next steps. Our partner is looking for a Mechanical Engineering Expert (MSc or PhD) based remotely in Ireland.

We are seeking a highly skilled Mechanical Engineering Expert to contribute to an AI training project focused on engineering design, physical modeling, simulation, and computational problem-solving. In this role, you will apply advanced engineering knowledge to create, solve, review, and validate technical tasks across structural, thermal, mechanical, and multiphysics domains. You will translate physical requirements into analytical and computational models, develop simulation inputs, and assess whether engineering solutions satisfy relevant physical and design constraints. The position combines deep mechanical engineering expertise with intensive coding and the practical use of AI coding agents. You will help improve the technical accuracy and reliability of AI systems by applying rigorous engineering principles to complex problems. This fully remote, independent contractor opportunity is suited to an engineer who enjoys technical challenges and can deliver high-quality work autonomously.

Accountabilities:

You will apply mechanical engineering principles and computational techniques to develop, evaluate, and validate engineering problems and their solutions. Your responsibilities will include:

• Solve and validate mechanical engineering problems involving design, analysis, simulation, testing, and research and development.
• Translate physical systems, design specifications, and engineering requirements into appropriate analytical or computational models.
• Develop, modify, and evaluate engineering geometry and meshes for simulation and analysis tasks.
• Configure materials, loads, boundary conditions, contacts, constraints, and solver inputs to accurately represent physical systems.
• Conduct and assess engineering simulations across structural, thermal, mechanical, and multiphysics applications.
• Evaluate simulation results and determine whether the resulting models, artifacts, and analyses satisfy applicable physical principles and design constraints.
• Create, review, and refine technical engineering tasks used to support AI training and evaluation.
• Apply coding-intensive workflows to develop computational solutions, automate engineering processes, and validate technical outputs.
• Use AI coding agents as part of the engineering workflow to support implementation, problem-solving, and technical validation.
• Identify errors, inconsistencies, or limitations in engineering models and propose appropriate corrections based on sound engineering judgment.

Requirements:

The ideal candidate combines advanced mechanical engineering knowledge with practical experience in analytical modeling, computational engineering, and simulation-based problem-solving. You should be comfortable working in a coding-intensive environment and using AI coding agents as part of your technical workflow. The key qualifications include:

• A Master's degree or PhD in Mechanical Engineering or a closely related engineering discipline, or an equivalent level of expertise supported by a strong understanding of applied mechanics and mechanical engineering fundamentals.
• Strong knowledge of mechanical engineering principles and the ability to apply them to complex technical problems.
• Experience developing analytical, computational, or simulation-based engineering solutions.
• Understanding of engineering design, physical modeling, simulation workflows, and technical validation.
• Ability to translate physical requirements into mathematical or computational representations.
• Familiarity with engineering simulation concepts, including geometry, meshes, material properties, loads, boundary conditions, contacts, constraints, and solver configuration.
• Practical proficiency with AI coding agents and the ability to incorporate them effectively into engineering workflows.
• Strong coding and technical problem-solving capabilities, with a willingness to work extensively with computational tools.
• Excellent analytical reasoning, attention to detail, and the ability to assess whether technical outputs are consistent with physical laws and engineering constraints.
• Ability to work independently, manage assigned tasks, and deliver accurate, well-validated results.

Benefits:

• Fully remote work arrangement, open worldwide.
• Compensation of $60–$120 per hour, depending on the engagement and applicable terms.
• Independent contractor or freelance arrangement.
• Initial 12-month contract.
• Part-time workload of approximately 15 hours per week.
• Opportunity to contribute to AI training and evaluation projects using advanced mechanical engineering expertise.
• Exposure to challenging engineering problems involving design, simulation, computational modeling, and AI-assisted coding.
• Opportunity to apply specialized technical knowledge to the development and validation of AI systems.
• Start date as soon as possible.

How Jobgether works:

We use an AI-powered matching process to ensure your application is reviewed quickly, objectively, and fairly against the role's core requirements. Our system identifies the top-fitting candidates, and this shortlist is then shared directly with the hiring company. The final decision and next steps (interviews, assessments) are managed by their internal team.

We appreciate your interest and wish you the best!

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