Mechanical Engineer with Python Experience - Freelance AI Trainer

Mindrift

Johannesburg

Remote

ZAR 461,507

Part time

14 days+

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Benefits offered by this job

Earn up to $20/hour for your expertise

Fully remote, flexible work

Contribute to future AI systems

Job summary

A leading AI development company is seeking a Mechanical Engineer with strong Python skills to train AI on complex engineering problems. The role offers part-time, remote work with competitive pay up to $20/hour. Ideal candidates will have a degree in Mechanical Engineering and experience in thermodynamics or fluid mechanics. Join a cutting-edge team to help shape AI solutions for mechanical design challenges and work on stimulating engineering tasks in a flexible freelance setting.

Qualifications

Advanced English proficiency (C1+) required.
3+ years professional or advanced academic experience in relevant fields.
Experience with Python for numerical validation is essential.

Responsibilities

Design industry-level mechanical engineering problems.
Evaluate AI solutions for accuracy and engineering logic.
Validate results using Python modules like NumPy and Pandas.

Skills

Strong Python proficiency for numerical validation

Ability to design non-trivial, computationally intensive problems

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+)

Education

Bachelor's, Master's, or PhD in Mechanical Engineering or closely related field

Job description

Mechanical Engineer with Python Experience - Freelance AI Trainer

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

This opportunity is only for candidates currently residing in the specified country. Your location may affect eligibility and rates. Please submit your resume in English and indicate your level of English.

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.

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