Mechanical Engineer with Python Experience - Freelance AI Trainer

Mindrift

Kentucky

Remote

USD 62,508 - 89,027

Part time

14 days+

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Flexible work hours
Remote work
Competitive hourly rate

Job summary

A leading technology firm is seeking a Mechanical Engineer with Python expertise to evaluate AI models on complex engineering problems. This freelance role is fully remote and offers up to $55/hour. Candidates must have a degree in Mechanical Engineering and advanced English proficiency. You will design and validate engineering problems, ensuring alignment with established engineering standards. Ideal for professionals with experience in thermodynamics and fluid mechanics, the position allows flexible work hours.

Qualifications

  • 3+ years of experience in Thermodynamics, Fluid Mechanics, or related fields.
  • Strong Python skills for numerical analysis.
  • Ability to evaluate AI-generated engineering solutions.

Responsibilities

  • Design practical mechanical engineering problems.
  • Validate AI solutions with engineering logic.
  • Apply scoring criteria to complex problem-solving.

Skills

Python proficiency
Engineering problem solving
Thermodynamics
Fluid Mechanics
Solid Mechanics
Advanced English (C1)

Education

Bachelor’s, Master’s, or PhD in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

NumPy
SciPy
Pandas

Job description

Mechanical Engineer with Python Experience - Freelance AI Trainer

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At Mindrift, innovation meets opportunity. We believe in using the power of collective intelligence to ethically shape the future of AI.

What We Do

The Mindrift platform connects specialists with AI projects from major tech innovators. Our mission is to unlock the potential of Generative AI by tapping into real‑world expertise from across the globe.

The Role

We are seeking experienced Mechanical Engineers with strong Python skills to train and evaluate AI models on complex, real‑world mechanical engineering problems. This role focuses on professional judgment and engineering rigor, not data labeling or traditional software development.

What You'll Do
  • 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.
How To Apply

Apply with your resume (English). Complete a short qualification process and get matched to projects aligned with your specialization.

Effort Estimate

Tasks for this project are estimated to take 6‑10 hours to complete, depending on complexity. This is an estimate and not a schedule requirement; you choose when and how to work. Tasks must be submitted by the deadline and meet the listed acceptance criteria to be accepted.

Requirements
  • Bachelor’s, Master’s, or PhD in Mechanical Engineering or a closely related field.
  • Strong Python proficiency for numerical validation.
  • 3+ years professional or advanced academic experience in one or more of the following areas:
    • Thermodynamics, Heat Transfer, Fluid Mechanics.
    • Solid Mechanics, Dynamics & Vibration.
    • Mechanical Design, Machine Elements.
    • FEA, CFD, Computational Mechanics.
    • Manufacturing Processes, CAD/CAE, Thermal Systems.
  • Advanced English proficiency (C1+).
  • Ability to design non‑trivial, computationally intensive problems.
Benefits
  • Earn up to $55/hour for your expertise.
  • Fully remote, flexible, part‑time freelance work.
  • Contribute to how future AI systems reason about mechanical engineering.
  • Work on technically rigorous, non‑routine problems.
Seniority level

Mid‑Senior level

Employment type

Part‑time

Job function

Other

Industries

IT Services and IT Consulting

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