Technical Specialist - Hydraulic Systems Designer

About the role

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.

Responsibilities

• 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
• Identify and troubleshoot challenges in the field 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

Requirements

• 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

Skills

• Expertise in fluid power principles and system design
• Strong problem-solving and troubleshooting skills
• Ability to work effectively with customers and sales teams
• Technical proficiency with AutoCAD and SolidWorks
• Strong communication and collaboration skills

Benefits

• 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)

Pay

Compensation is commensurate with experience.

Schedule

Flexible schedule to accommodate customer needs and support.

Contact

If you have questions about this position, please contact recruiting@sunsrce.com.