Mechanical Design Engineer (Remote | $60–$120/hr)

Job summary

Solve and validate engineering problems involving design, analysis, simulation, testing, and research and development, translating physical systems and requirements into analytical or computational models. Configure simulation inputs and assess results against physical requirements and design constraints, ensuring outputs are accurate, reproducible, and aligned with project specifications.

Job details

Mechanical Engineering Expert (MSc. or PhD) (Remote | $60–$120/hr) Position: Mechanical Engineering Expert (MSc. or PhD) Type: Contractor Compensation: $60–$120 hour (output-based) Location: Global, Fully Remote About the Opportunity Contribute mechanical engineering expertise to AI training projects involving engineering design, physical modeling, simulation, and technical problem-solving. This coding-heavy role focuses on developing and validating engineering tasks across structural, thermal, mechanical, and multiphysics domains. Practical experience with coding agents is required. Key Responsibilities Solve and validate engineering problems involving design, analysis, simulation, testing, and R&D. Translate physical systems and engineering requirements into analytical or computational models. Create or modify geometry, meshes, materials, loads, contacts, constraints, and solver inputs. Evaluate simulation results against physical requirements and design constraints. Develop and validate engineering solutions using appropriate computational tools. Ensure technical outputs are accurate, reproducible, and meet project specifications. Required Qualifications Master's or PhD in Mechanical Engineering or a closely related discipline, or a strong understanding of applied mechanics and mechanical engineering fundamentals. Experience developing analytical, computational, or simulation-based engineering solutions. Practical proficiency with coding agents. Strong technical reasoning and problem-solving skills. Experience using Python for engineering workflows. Preferred Qualifications Experience with structural, thermal, mechanical, or multiphysics simulations. Familiarity with engineering modeling, meshing, material properties, boundary conditions, and solver configurations. Background in engineering design, testing, simulation, or research and development. Compensation $60–$120/hour, with payment based on completed tasks that meet project specifications. Expected commitment: approximately 15 hours per week. Flexible schedule, including weekends if desired. Minimum task submission requirements apply. 100 openings available. Application Process Apply for the role and complete the screening questions. Complete an AI interview of approximately 30 minutes. Proceed to hiring manager review. If selected, complete onboarding and begin your first task within 24–48 hours.

What you’ll do

Solve and validate engineering problems involving design, analysis, simulation, testing, and research and development, translating physical systems and requirements into analytical or computational models. Configure simulation inputs and assess results against physical requirements and design constraints, ensuring outputs are accurate, reproducible, and aligned with project specifications.

Requirements

Requires a master's or PhD in Mechanical Engineering or a closely related discipline, or strong knowledge of applied mechanics and mechanical engineering fundamentals. Candidates need experience developing analytical, computational, or simulation-based solutions, practical proficiency with coding agents, Python experience, and strong technical reasoning.

Listed skills

• Python · Preferred

Other relevant skills

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• Mechanical Engineering
• Engineering Design
• Applied Mechanics
• Python
• Coding Agents
• Analytical Modeling
• Computational Modeling
• Simulation
• Structural Analysis
• Thermal Analysis
• Multiphysics Analysis
• Meshing
• Material Properties
• Boundary Conditions
• Solver Configuration
• Technical Problem-Solving

Job areas

• Engineering
• Technology
• Software
• Science & Research

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