AI Validation Mechanical Engineer (Part-Time Projects)

Mindrift; Arizona; On-site; USD 55,000 - 76,000; Part time

Job summary

Mindrift connects specialists with project-based AI opportunities for leading tech companies, focused on testing, evaluating, and improving AI systems. Participation is project-based, not permanent employment.

Engineers with a mechanical background will design, evaluate, and validate AI-driven solutions, using Python for numerical checks and adhering to rigorous engineering standards. This role is part-time, non-permanent, with flexible project involvement.

Qualifications

• Degree in Mechanical Engineering or related fields.
• 3+ years of professional mechanical engineering experience.
• Strong written English (C1/C2).
• Strong Python proficiency for numerical validation.
• Stable internet connection.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Skills

Strong Python proficiency

Mechanical engineering experience

Written English (C1/C2)

Education

Degree in Mechanical Engineering or related field

Tools

Python

Job description

Mindrift connects specialists with project-based AI opportunities for leading tech companies, focused on testing, evaluating, and improving AI systems. Participation is project-based, not permanent employment.

Engineers with a mechanical background will design, evaluate, and validate AI-driven solutions, using Python for numerical checks and adhering to rigorous engineering standards. This role is part-time, non-permanent, with flexible project involvement.