Mechanical Systems & Python Specialist - AI Trainer

Mindrift; Remote; USD 80,000 - 100,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading tech consultancy is seeking specialists for project-based opportunities in Ohio, focused on evaluating and improving AI systems. Candidates should have a degree in Mechanical Engineering and over three years of experience. Responsibilities include designing engineering problems and validating AI-generated solutions using Python. The role demands strong English proficiency and allows for flexible hours, offering pay rates up to $50/hour based on expertise.

Qualifications

• Degree in Mechanical Engineering or related fields like Thermodynamics or Fluid Mechanics.
• 3+ years of professional mechanical engineering experience.
• Strong written English proficiency (C1/C2).
• Strong Python skills for validating results.
• Stable internet connection.

Responsibilities

• Design mechanical engineering problems for practice.
• Evaluate AI-generated solutions for correctness and logic.
• Validate results using Python.
• Improve AI reasoning to align with engineering standards.
• Apply scoring criteria for problem-solving assessment.

Skills

Mechanical problem design

Evaluating AI solutions

Python for numerical validation

Analytical thinking

English proficiency (C1/C2)

Education

Degree in Mechanical Engineering or related fields

Tools

Python (NumPy, SciPy, Pandas)

Job description

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

• 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.

What We Look For

• Degree in Mechanical Engineering or related fields, e.g. Thermodynamics, Fluid Mechanics, Mechanical Design, Computational Mechanics, etc.
• 3+ years of professional mechanical 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 $50/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