Part-Time Mechanical Engineer for AI Validation

Mindrift; New York (NY); On-site; USD 55,000 - 76,000; 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 a non-permanent, part-time basis with flexible hours and remote collaboration.

Projects typically involve designing engineering problems, evaluating AI outputs, and validating results using Python libraries. Experience in Python, strong English, and a mechanical engineering background are highly valued, with certifications

Qualifications

• Degree in Mechanical Engineering or related field.
• 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 (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

English (C1/C2)

Mechanical engineering

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

NumPy

SciPy

Pandas

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 a non-permanent, part-time basis with flexible hours and remote collaboration.

Projects typically involve designing engineering problems, evaluating AI outputs, and validating results using Python libraries. Experience in Python, strong English, and a mechanical engineering background are highly valued, with certifications