Mechanical Engineer | Python AI Project Specialist

Mindrift; North Carolina; On-site; USD 56,481 - 95,054; Part time

Job summary

Mindrift connects specialists with project-based AI opportunities for leading tech companies, focusing on testing, evaluating, and improving AI systems. Contributors work on tasks involving Python programming for engineering calculations and simulations, with emphasis on numerical validation and documentation of results.

This role is part-time, non-permanent, project-based work, suitable for engineers with 2+ years of experience and a Mechanical Engineering background.

Qualifications

• This role requires a degree in Mechanical Engineering or related fields.
• Proficiency in Python for numerical validation; familiarity with MATLAB, R, C, SQL, NumPy, Pandas, SciPy, or equivalent.
• 2+ years of professional experience in applied, research, or teaching contexts.
• Understanding of practical engineering constraints and approximations.
• Strong written English (C1+).
• Certifications (e.g., CMME, SAS, CAP) and international/apply project experience are advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Design original computational engineering problems simulating real engineering workflows.
• Create problems requiring Python programming for engineering calculations.
• Ensure problems are computationally intensive and use numerical methods or iterative solutions.
• Develop problems involving system design, optimization, and analysis.
• Base problems on real research challenges or practical applications from engineering practice.
• Verify solutions using Python with standard engineering libraries.
• Document problem statements clearly and provide verified correct answers.

Skills

Python programming

Numerical methods

Engineering calculations

English writing

MATLAB

R

SQL

NumPy

Pandas

SciPy

2+ years experience

Education

Mechanical Engineering degree

Tools

MATLAB

R

C

SQL

NumPy

Pandas

SciPy

Job description

Mindrift connects specialists with project-based AI opportunities for leading tech companies, focusing on testing, evaluating, and improving AI systems. Contributors work on tasks involving Python programming for engineering calculations and simulations, with emphasis on numerical validation and documentation of results.

This role is part-time, non-permanent, project-based work, suitable for engineers with 2+ years of experience and a Mechanical Engineering background.