[Hiring] Automotive Engineering & Python Expert - Freelance AI Trainer @Mindrift

Role Description

This opportunity involves contributing to project-based AI tasks for leading tech companies, focused on testing, evaluating, and improving AI systems.

• 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

Qualifications

• Degree in Automotive Engineering or related fields (e.g., Mechatronics, Manufacturing Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering)
• 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

Requirements

• This opportunity is a good fit for automotive engineers with experience in Python, open to part-time, non-permanent projects

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.