Design and support custom hydraulic systems and power units for industrial and mobile equipment. Partner with customers and sales to gather requirements, troubleshoot field issues, reduce downtime, and deliver cost-effective, high-performance fluid power solutions from concept through implementation.
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)
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