Freelance Mechanical Systems & Python Specialist - AI Trainer

Mindrift; South Africa; Remote; ZAR 364,561 - 519,223; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible work hours

Project-based payment

Job summary

A project-based AI solutions provider in South Africa seeks mechanical engineers for part-time roles on various projects. This opportunity requires a degree in Mechanical Engineering and proficiency in Python for validating AI-generated solutions. With payment rates up to $20/hour, contributors will engage in tasks such as designing engineering problems and evaluating AI solutions. Ideal applicants should have 3+ years of experience and strong written English skills. Participation is flexible and project-based, not permanent employment.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of professional mechanical engineering experience.
• Experience in evaluating AI-generated solutions and validating results using Python.
• Professional certifications like PE, CEng, or PMP are advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Design mechanical engineering problems that reflect real practice.
• Evaluate AI-generated solutions for correctness and engineering logic.
• Validate results analytically or numerically using Python.

Skills

Mechanical Engineering

Python Proficiency

Writing Skills (English C1/C2)

Education

Degree in Mechanical Engineering or related fields

Tools

NumPy

SciPy

Pandas

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.

Overview

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 $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