Technical Specialist - Hydraulic Systems Designer

@ SunSource

Technical Specialist - Hydraulic Systems Designer

Posted 5 months ago

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About the job

SunSource is a leading distributor in North America, offering fluid power, industrial components, and solutions. The Hydraulic Systems Designer role focuses on designing and supporting hydraulic solutions for industrial and mobile applications, working closely with customers and sales teams.

Requirements

2+ years hydraulic system experience
Proficiency with AutoCAD and SolidWorks
Fluid Power Certification preferred
Travel willingness throughout region

Qualifications

2-year technical degree or B.S
in Mechanical/Electrical Engineering
Strong fluid power principles knowledge
Ability to engineer cost-effective solutions
Valid driver’s license

Full job description

SunSource and its family of companies represent 270+ locations and 4,000+ employees making up one of North America’s leading value-add industrial distribution companies. We provide customers with products and value-added solutions within Fluid Power, Fluid Process, Fluid Conveyance, General Industrial Components, and Industrial Repair. www.sun-source.com

If you love solving real-world problems and seeing your designs come to life in the field, this role is for you. As a Hydraulic Systems Engineer, you’ll design and support custom hydraulic solutions for industrial and mobile equipment while working hands-on with customers and sales teams.

What you'll do

Design innovative hydraulic systems for industrial and mobile equipment applications
Engineer power units and complete hydraulic systems from concept through implementation
Partner directly with customers to understand applications, gather data, and confirm designs
Troubleshoot challenges in the field and develop proactive solutions to reduce warranty claims, maintenance issues, and downtime
Collaborate with Account Managers to support customers and drive long-term success
Apply creativity and technical expertise to deliver cost-effective, high-performance solutions
Build a long-term career in the fluid power industry, working with cutting-edge applications

Experience, Education and Skills

Minimum 2-year technical degree (Fluid Power preferred); B.S. in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering a plus
2+ years of experience designing hydraulic systems or applications for industrial and/or mobile equipment
Strong foundation in fluid power principles and system design
Ability to think creatively and engineer solutions that balance performance, reliability, and cost
Experience using AutoCAD and SolidWorks
Fluid Power Certification preferred
Prior experience with an industrial distributor is a plus
Willingness to travel to support customers and sales teams throughout WA, OR, UT, ID (and surrounding regions as needed)
Valid driver’s license

At SunSource, you’ll be part of a team that values expertise, innovation, and long-term career growth. We offer:

Comprehensive medical, dental, vision, and life insurance
Short- and long-term disability coverage
401(k) with company match
Generous PTO and paid holidays
Tuition reimbursement to support your continued learning
Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

We are an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer M/F/V/D. WE PARTICIPATE IN E-Verify. If you are an individual with a disability and require an accommodation to complete the application process, please contact recruiting@sunsrce.com to request reasonable accommodation. Only requests for accommodations in the application process will be returned. Sun-Source | Privacy Policy

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