Part-Time Mechanical Engineer & Python Expert for AI Projects

Mindrift; Colorado; On-site; USD 56,481 - 95,054; Full time

Job summary

Mindrift connects specialists with project-based AI opportunities for leading tech companies. Contributors work on Python-driven engineering problems, test solutions, and verify numerical accuracy in real-world tasks.

This role emphasizes open projects, part-time involvement, and preparation of clear problem statements with validated answers. English proficiency and relevant engineering background are required for rigorous collaboration.

Qualifications

• Degree in Mechanical Engineering or related field.
• Proficiency in Python for numerical validation; MATLAB, R, C, SQL, NumPy, Pandas, SciPy or related libraries may be equivalent.
• 2+ years of professional experience: applied, research, or teaching experience.
• Strong written English (C1+).
• Certifications (e.g., CMME, SAS, CAP) and international/applied project experience are an asset.

Responsibilities

• Design original computational engineering problems that simulate real engineering workflows.
• Create problems requiring Python programming to solve engineering calculations and simulations.
• Ensure problems are computationally intensive and require 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 validation

NumPy

Pandas

SciPy

MATLAB

R

C

SQL

English proficiency

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering or related field

Tools

MATLAB

R

C

SQL

Job description

Mindrift connects specialists with project-based AI opportunities for leading tech companies. Contributors work on Python-driven engineering problems, test solutions, and verify numerical accuracy in real-world tasks.

This role emphasizes open projects, part-time involvement, and preparation of clear problem statements with validated answers. English proficiency and relevant engineering background are required for rigorous collaboration.