Technical Specialist - Hydraulic Systems Designer at sunsrce

SunSource and its family of companies represent 200+ locations and 3,000+ employees making up one of North America’s leading value-add industrial distribution companies.  We provide customers with products and solutions within Fluid Power, Fluid Process, Fluid Conveyance, General Industrial Components, and Industrial Service & 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 [Upgrade to PRO to see contact] to request reasonable accommodation. Only requests for accommodations in the application process will be returned.    Sun-Source | Privacy Policy