Mechanical Engineer with Python Experience & AI Trainer

Mindrift; Remote; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Part time

Job summary

A project-based AI consultancy is looking for mechanical engineers to participate in flexibly scheduled projects involving AI system evaluation and improvement. You'll design engineering problems, validate solutions with Python, and apply structured scoring criteria. Ideal candidates will have a degree in mechanical engineering, strong English skills, and proficiency in Python. Rates can reach up to $55/hour based on expertise and project needs.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of professional mechanical engineering experience.
• Experience in international or applied projects is an advantage.
• Stable internet connection required.

Responsibilities

• Design mechanical engineering problems for evaluation of AI.
• Validate AI-generated solutions using Python.
• Improve AI reasoning in line with engineering standards.

Skills

Mechanical engineering

Python proficiency

Strong written English (C1/C2)

Education

Degree in Mechanical Engineering or related fields

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

While each project involves unique tasks, contributors may:

• 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

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

• 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 $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