The Hydraulic Systems Engineer designs hydraulic systems for industrial applications, troubleshoots issues, collaborates with sales teams, and engages directly with customers to provide innovative solutions.
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.
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)
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