Mechanical Design Engineer (Remote | $60–$120/hr)

Synthires; United States; Remote; USD 83,000 - 165,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Fully remote

Flexible schedule

Output-based payment

Job summary

Synthires is seeking highly skilled Mechanical Engineering Experts to contribute to an AI training project focused on engineering design, physical modeling, simulation, and computational problem-solving. The role is fully remote and contractor-based, with ~15 hours per week and flexible scheduling.

Ideal candidates hold MSc or PhD in Mechanical Engineering, have strong Python programming skills, and experience with coding agents and AI-assisted workflows.

Qualifications

• MSc or PhD in Mechanical Engineering or related field.
• Strong understanding of applied mechanics and fundamentals.
• Experience in analytical, computational, or simulation solutions.
• Practical proficiency with coding agents and AI-assisted workflows.
• Ability to independently solve complex technical problems.

Responsibilities

• Solve and validate mechanical engineering problems involving design, analysis, simulation, testing, and R&D.
• Translate physical requirements into analytical and computational models.
• Develop and modify geometries, meshes, materials, loads, and boundary conditions.
• Execute and evaluate engineering simulations against constraints.
• Review and validate computational models, results, and solutions.
• Apply Python and coding agents to engineering workflows and problem solving.

Skills

Python programming

Coding agents

Analytical thinking

Independent problem solving

Education

MSc/PhD in Mechanical Engineering

Job description

We are seeking highly skilled Mechanical Engineering Experts with advanced academic qualifications to contribute to an AI training project focused on engineering design, physical modeling, simulation, and computational problem-solving.

The role involves developing, solving, and validating complex engineering tasks across structural, thermal, mechanical, and multiphysics domains. Strong Python programming skills and practical experience with coding agents are essential.

Responsibilities

• Solve and validate mechanical engineering problems involving design, analysis, simulation, testing, and R&D.
• Translate physical requirements into analytical and computational models.
• Develop and modify engineering geometries, meshes, materials, loads, and boundary conditions.
• Execute and evaluate engineering simulations against physical and design constraints.
• Review and validate computational models, simulation results, and technical solutions.
• Apply Python and coding agents to engineering workflows and problem-solving tasks.

Required Qualifications

• MSc. or PhD in Mechanical Engineering or a closely related engineering discipline.
• Strong understanding of applied mechanics and mechanical engineering fundamentals.
• Experience developing analytical, computational, or simulation-based engineering solutions.
• Practical proficiency with coding agents and AI-assisted development workflows.
• Ability to independently solve complex technical problems.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in structural, thermal, mechanical, or multiphysics simulation.
• Background in engineering design, computational modeling, testing, or R&D.
• Experience with geometry generation, meshing, material modeling, and solver configuration.
• Experience validating simulation outputs against engineering requirements.
• Familiarity with engineering simulation software and computational tools.

Compensation & Engagement

• Compensation: $60-$120/hour
• Engagement Type: Contractor
• Work Arrangement: Fully remote
• Expected Commitment: Approximately 15 hours/week
• Schedule: Flexible
• Compensation Model: Output-based, with payment for tasks meeting project specifications.
• Submission Requirements: Minimum task-submission requirements apply.
• Openings: Approximately 100 positions.