Technical Specialist - Hydraulic Systems Designer

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)