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Freelance Mechanical Engineer & Python Specialist - AI Project Contributor

MindriftRemote — Rome, Metropolitan City of Rome Capital, ItalyNew
Remote Part-time $31/hr - $31/hr

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Qualifications

To excel in this role, candidates should have:A degree in Mechanical Engineering or a similar field;Proficiency in Python for numerical validation; experience with MATLAB, R, C, SQL, Numpy, Pandas, SciPy, or equivalent programming languages is also beneficial;A minimum of 2 years of relevant professional experience;A strong grasp of practical engineering principles;Outstanding written English communication skills;Relevant professional certifications and experience in applied or international projects are a plus.

About the job

We kindly ask you to submit your CV in English, along with your English proficiency level.

Mindrift specializes in connecting talented professionals with project-based AI opportunities at top technology firms, focusing on testing, evaluating, and enhancing AI systems. Please note this is a project-based role and not a permanent position.

Role Overview

Each project features distinct tasks, where contributors may be expected to:

  • Design original computational engineering challenges that effectively mimic real-world engineering workflows;
  • Create programming tasks utilizing Python to solve engineering calculations and simulations;
  • Ensure that the challenges are computationally demanding, requiring numerical methods or iterative solutions;
  • Develop problems encompassing system design, optimization, and thorough analysis;
  • Base problems on authentic research challenges or practical applications within the engineering field;
  • Validate solutions using Python, employing standard engineering libraries;
  • Clearly document problem statements and provide verified correct answers.

Candidate Profile

This role is ideal for engineers with Python expertise who are open to part-time, non-permanent projects. Preferred qualifications include:

  • A degree in Mechanical Engineering or a related discipline;
  • Proficiency in Python for numerical validation; knowledge of MATLAB, R, C, SQL, Numpy, Pandas, SciPy, or any domain-specific libraries is also acceptable;
  • At least 2 years of professional experience, which can include applied, research, or teaching roles;
  • A solid understanding of practical engineering constraints and approximations;
  • Excellent written English skills (C1+ level);
  • Professional certifications (e.g., CMME, SAS Certifications, CAP) and experience in international or applied projects are advantageous.

Process Overview

To participate, candidates must apply, pass qualifications, join a project, complete assigned tasks, and receive payment.

Project Commitment

Tasks for this project are estimated to require approximately 10–20 hours per week during active phases, depending on project requirements. This is an estimate and does not guarantee a fixed workload.

Compensation

Contributors can earn up to $31 per hour, contingent on their expertise and contribution pace. Compensation across projects may vary based on scope, complexity, and required expertise. Note that other opportunities on the platform may present different compensation levels.

About Mindrift

Mindrift bridges the gap between skilled professionals and innovative AI projects within top tech companies, focusing on enhancing AI capabilities through rigorous testing and evaluation.

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