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Freelance Mechanical CAD & Simulation Engineer - AI Trainer

Remote from Spain·Part-time·Added yesterday

Mindrift

30 open roles

Overview

Job details

  • Up to US$31 an hour

    Gross, as stated in the ad.

  • Part-time

    Per the ad.

  • Fully remote

    Per the ad.

Requirements

  • Have the right to work in Spain

    Mindrift doesn't mention sponsorship in the ad.

  • Work in English

    English is required, per the ad.

  • Have 5+ years of experience

    Mid-level role.

  • University degree

    “A degree in Mechanical or Aerospace Engineering, or a related field.” — per the ad.

Requirements

What we're looking for

  • A degree in Mechanical or Aerospace Engineering, or a related field. A Master's or PhD is a plus.
  • 5+ years of professional, hands-on CAD modelling (CATIA, SolidWorks, Siemens NX, Creo or similar). Experience preparing geometry for simulation (ANSYS or similar) is a strong plus.
  • An active professional CAD licence of your own (required).
  • Comfortable with Python and GitHub.
  • English at B2 level or above.

Nice to have

  • Work fully remote on your own schedule with just a laptop and stable internet connection.
  • Apply your expertise to real-world technology projects while gaining experience building high-quality solutions for a global platform.
  • Participate in performance-based bonus programs that reward high-quality work and consistent delivery.

Pay & benefits

What you'll get

On this project, contributors can earn up to $31 per hour equivalent, depending on their level and pace of contribution.

Compensation varies across projects depending on scope, complexity, and required expertise. Please note that other projects on the platform may offer different earning levels based on their requirements.

The role

Help train and evaluate AI agents that work inside a real CAD environment on long engineering tasks, work that would take an expert 10-15 hours. You'll design part geometry, build reference solutions, and judge the agent's attempts. You'll work alongside CFD engineers who simulate the geometry you build.

How you'll work

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.

Hiring process

2 stepsa task to do
  1. Submitting your CV

  2. Completing assessments or interviews

    In your own time

    Language assessments, skills tests or an automated AI-led interview, alone or combined, done on your own schedule.

  3. Verifying your identity · In your own time · 1–5 days

  4. Joining a project and onboarding

    In your own time

    Review project guidelines and join the project Discord, or wait in a talent pool until a project opens.

  • Identity verification through Persona usually takes a few days.
  • The wait for a project varies: active projects onboard quickly, talent-pool placements can be delayed.

About Mindrift

Mindrift (formerly Toloka AI) is a global AI data platform that connects businesses with a distributed network of freelance professionals who train, evaluate, and improve AI models. The company operates a marketplace where companies post tasks ranging from data annotation and AI evaluation to software engineering, and independent experts complete them remotely. With a workforce of millions worldwide, Mindrift is a key player in the AI data supply chain, serving clients that include major tech companies.

Mindrift has a significant presence in Spain, with numerous remote freelance roles open to professionals across the country, including positions for AI training specialists, software engineers, and data scraping experts. The company's fully remote work model is particularly attractive to international professionals, as it allows them to work from anywhere in Spain without the need for relocation. Their platform offers flexible, project-based work, making it a viable option for skilled individuals looking to supplement their income or transition to freelance work.

Industry
AI Data
Founded
2014
Employees
1,000–5,000
Headquarters
Amsterdam, Netherlands
In Spain
Madrid, Barcelona

Good to know if you are moving

  • All roles are fully remote, so you can work from anywhere in Spain without needing to relocate.
  • The platform offers flexible, freelance-based work, ideal for professionals seeking autonomy over their schedule.
  • Work is project-based and paid per task, providing a direct way to monetize your skills.
  • The company operates globally, so you'll collaborate with a diverse, international community of experts.
  • As a freelance platform, there is no traditional career ladder or full-time employment contract.
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