SunSource

Technical Specialist - Hydraulic Systems Designer

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Engineering / SunSource

Not doable from Austria

Country assessment

Not doable from Austria because the employer's own board marks it as not remote.

Working conditions

Travel requirement: Willingness to travel to support customers and sales teams throughout TX, LA, OK, AZ, NM, AR (and surrounding regions as needed)

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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, Automation, 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.

Essential Functions

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 TX, LA, OK, AZ, NM, AR (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)

Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability and protected veteran status. If you are an individual with a disability and require an accommodation to complete the application process, please contact [email protected] to request reasonable accommodation. Only requests for accommodation in the application process will be returned from this email address. This employer uses E-Verify. Please click here for additional information. (For Illinois E-Verify information click here, aquí). Sun-Source | Privacy Policy