Automotive Engineer Python / AI Trainer

Mindrift; Remote; ZAR 300 000 - 400 000; Part time

Job summary

A project-based technology firm based in South Africa seeks automotive engineers for AI evaluation projects. Ideal candidates will have a degree in Automotive Engineering and 3+ years of experience, alongside strong written English and Python skills. Projects offer flexible hours, with tasks estimated at 10-20 hours per week during active phases. Payment is competitive at rates up to $20/hour, with various payment structures per project. Suitable for those looking for part-time, non-permanent work.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of professional automotive engineering experience.
• Experience with project-based tasks.
• Stable internet connection.

Responsibilities

• Design automotive engineering problems based on real practice.
• Evaluate AI-generated solutions for correctness and logic.
• Validate results using Python libraries like NumPy, SciPy, Pandas.

Skills

Python proficiency for numerical validation

Strong written English (C1/C2)

Education

Degree in Automotive Engineering or related fields

Job description

Overview

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 automotive 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 automotive engineers with experience in Python, open to part-time, non-permanent projects. Ideally, contributors will have:

• Degree in Automotive Engineering or related fields, e.g. Mechatronics, Manufacturing Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, etc.
• 3+ years of professional automotive 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 $20/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