Mechanical Engineer for AI Validation & Python Prototyping

Mindrift; Minnesota; 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.

What This Opportunity Involves includes designing mechanical engineering problems, evaluating AI-generated solutions, and validating results using Python (NumPy, SciPy, Pandas). The role emphasizes strong English and Python skills, with flexible, part-time project work and reliable

Qualifications

• Degree in Mechanical Engineering or related field.
• Minimum 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 tools (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

Python programming

English proficiency (C1/C2)

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or related field

Tools

NumPy

SciPy

Pandas

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.

What This Opportunity Involves includes designing mechanical engineering problems, evaluating AI-generated solutions, and validating results using Python (NumPy, SciPy, Pandas). The role emphasizes strong English and Python skills, with flexible, part-time project work and reliable