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Technical Specialist - Hydraulic Systems Designer

SunsrceSpokane🇺🇸United States

Quick overview

SeniorityMid Senior
Employment typeEngineering
Work modeOn Site
LocationSpokane, United States
AutoCADSolidWorksSystem Design

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.

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)

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 recruiting@sunsrce.com 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

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