Automotive Engineer with Python Experience - Freelance AI Trainer

Mindrift; United States; On-site; USD 62,508 - 89,027; Part time

Job summary

A tech company specializing in project-based AI solutions is looking for experienced automotive engineers to design and evaluate engineering problems. Ideal candidates have a degree in Automotive Engineering, over 3 years of experience, and strong English and Python skills. The role is project-based, requiring approximately 10-20 hours per week, with payment rates up to $55/hour depending on expertise. Professional certifications are a plus.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of professional automotive engineering experience.
• Stable internet connection ideal.
• Professional certifications are an advantage.

Responsibilities

• Design graduate- and industry-level automotive engineering problems.
• Evaluate AI-generated solutions for correctness.
• Improve AI reasoning to align with accepted engineering standards.

Skills

Automotive engineering experience

Strong written English (C1/C2)

Python proficiency for numerical validation

Education

Degree in Automotive Engineering or related fields

Job description

Overview

Please submit your CV in English and indicate your level of English proficiency. 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.

What This Opportunity Involves

While each project involves unique tasks, contributors may:

• Design graduate- and industry-level automotive 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.

What We Look For

This opportunity is a good fit for automotive engineers with an experience in python open to part-time, non-permanent projects. Ideally, contributors will have:

• Degree in Automotive Engineering or related fields, e.g. Mechatronics, Manufacturing Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, etc.
• 3+ years of professional automotive engineering experience
• Strong written English (C1/C2)
• Strong Python proficiency for numerical validation
• Stable internet connection

Professional certifications (e.g., PE, CEng, PMP) and experience in international or applied projects are an advantage.

How It Works

Apply → Pass qualification(s) → Join a project → Complete tasks → Get paid

Project time expectations

For this project, tasks are estimated to require around 10-20 hours per week during active phases, based on project requirements. This is an estimate, not a guaranteed workload, and applies only while the project is active.

Payment

• Paid contributions, with rates up to $55/hour*
• Fixed project rate or individual rates, depending on the project
• Some projects include incentive payments
• Note: Rates vary based on expertise, skills assessment, location, project needs, and other factors. Higher rates may be offered to highly specialized experts. Lower rates may apply during onboarding or non-core project phases. Payment details are shared per project