Technical Specialist - Hydraulic Systems Designer

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. 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)