Mechanical Engineer with Python Experience - Freelance AI Trainer

Mindrift; Remote; SAR 150,000 - 200,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading AI consultancy in Saudi Arabia is looking for experienced Mechanical Engineers skilled in Python to train and evaluate AI models on real-world engineering challenges. This role emphasizes professional judgment and engineering rigor, with tasks including designing complex problems and validating AI solutions. Join us for flexible, remote work, earning up to $40/hour. Advanced English proficiency and a relevant degree are required.

Benefits

Flexible working hours

Competitive hourly rate

Work on advanced AI projects

Qualifications

• At least 3 years of professional experience in mechanical engineering.
• Strong understanding of numerical validation with Python.
• Ability to design complex engineering problems.

Responsibilities

• Design engineering problems based on real practice.
• Validate AI-generated solutions.
• Apply structured scoring for problem solving.

Skills

Python proficiency

Thermodynamics

Fluid Mechanics

Mechanical Design

Advanced English proficiency

Education

Bachelor’s, Master’s, or PhD in Mechanical Engineering

Job description

This opportunity is only for candidates currently residing in the specified country. Your location may affect eligibility and rates. Please submit your resume in English and indicate your level of English. AtMindrift, 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

• 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.

Why Join

• Earn up to $40/hour for your expertise.
• Fully remote, flexible, part‑time freelance work.
• Contribute to how future AI systems reason about mechanical engineering.
• Work on technically rigorous, non‑routine problems.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s, Master’s, or PhD in Mechanical Engineering or closely related field.
• Strong Python proficiency for numerical validation.
• 3+ years professional or advanced academic experience in one or more of: Thermodynamics, Heat Transfer, Fluid Mechanics, Solid Mechanics, Dynamics & Vibration, Mechanical Design, Machine Elements, FEA, CFD, Computational Mechanics, Manufacturing Processes, CAD/CAE, Thermal Systems.
• Advanced English proficiency (C1+).
• Ability to design non‑trivial, computationally intensive problems.