SunSource

Technical Specialist / Applications Engineer - Hydrostatics, Hydraulics, Control Systems

SunSource  •  Savage, MN (Onsite)  •  2 months ago
Apply
AI can make mistakes so check important info. Chat history is never stored.

Job Description

SunSource and its family of companies represent 200+ locations and 3,000+ employees making up one of North America’s leading value-add industrial distribution companies.  We provide customers with products and solutions within Fluid Power, Fluid Process, Fluid Conveyance, General Industrial Components, and Industrial Service & Repair. www.sun-source.com
Are you passionate about solving complex technical challenges and designing integrated systems that make machines smarter, stronger, and more efficient? SunSource is seeking an experienced Technical Specialist / Application Engineer to deliver value-added, system-level solutions that strengthen our customers’ operations and drive the success of our Mobile (on/off-highway) product portfolio.
In this role, you’ll collaborate closely with customers, vendors, and internal teams to design, troubleshoot, and optimize hydraulic, hydrostatic, electrical, and electronic control systems—bringing technical expertise directly to real-world applications.

Essential Functions

  • Provide advanced technical support for Mobile Business Unit products.
  • Partner with customers and vendors to resolve system-level issues across hydraulic, hydrostatic, electrical, and electronic controls.
  • Design complete integrated systems, including hydraulic, hydrostatic, and electrical architectures.
  • Support microcontroller-based systems, including system design and programming.
  • Create electrical and hydraulic schematics using CAD tools.
  • Conduct technical testing and validation of hydraulic/hydrostatic systems using data acquisition tools.
  • Perform electrical system testing using frequency generators and volt/ohm meters.
  • Deliver technical training to SunSource associates and customer teams.
  • Strengthen customer relationships by serving as a trusted technical advisor.
  • Stay engaged with emerging machine electronic control technologies.

Experience, Education and Skills

  • Associate degree in Fluid Power, Engineering, or a related technical field (or equivalent experience); bachelor’s degree in related engineering / technical field is preferred.
  • 2+ years of experience designing or supporting hydraulic, hydrostatic, and/or electrical systems.
  • Strong ability to read, interpret, and create hydraulic schematics.
  • SolidWorks CAD experience required.
  • Demonstrated mechanical aptitude and problem-solving ability.
  • Fluid Power certification is a plus.
  • Valid Drivers License / 30% travel may be required

Key Competencies for success

  • Technical Expertise: Deep knowledge of fluid power products, systems, and technologies.
  • Customer Focus: Ability to listen, understand needs, and deliver effective technical solutions.
  • Collaboration & Communication: Communicates complex ideas clearly and works effectively across teams.
  • Planning & Initiative: Organized, self-directed, and proactive in driving results.
  • Integrity & Professionalism: Upholds ethical and organizational standards.
  • Continuous Learning: Eager to grow technical skills and stay current with evolving technologies.
  • Influence & Persuasion: Effectively gains buy-in for technical recommendations and solutions
We are an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer M/F/V/D. WE PARTICIPATE IN E-Verify. 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 accommodations in the application process will be returned.    Sun-Source | Privacy Policy
SunSource

About SunSource

At SunSource, we don’t just sell products — we deliver solutions.

We don’t just offer service — we offer partnership.

And we don’t just power machines — we keep North American industry running.

Join forces with us and unlock a breadth and scale of opportunities you won’t find anywhere else.

With over 250 locations and 3,500+ employees, SunSource is the leading value-added industrial distributor and solutions provider for North America’s industrial and high-tech operators. Our customers rely on us for our vast portfolio of mission-critical components, our unrivaled industry expertise and technical capabilities, our expansive network with long-standing partnerships, and our commitment to driving technological innovation.

SunSource and our affiliate brands include Amazon Hose & Rubber, Applied Controls, Callahan Weber Hydraulics, Carotek, Denver Industrial Pumps, D/J Industrial, Electro-Matic, Energy Hydraulics, Ford-Gelatt, Fluid Process Equipment, GHX Industrial, K+S Services, Lubrication Equipment & Supply, Master Pumps & Power, McCarty Equipment, Mission Controls, Paragon Technologies, Perfection Servo, Precision Zone Industrial Electronics, Process Solutions Integration, Price Engineering, P.S.I. Fluid Power, Ryan Herco Flow Solutions, Stuart Hose & Pipe, The Hope Group, United Central, Western Hydrostatics, and Western Integrated Technologies.

Do work you can be proud of, with a team adding true value for our customers, our industry, and our world as a whole. We’re stronger together.

We may be many brands, but at our core we’re one company, one culture and one powerful operating system that keeps North American industry running.

Industry
Manufacturing & Production
Company Size
1,001-5,000 employees
Headquarters
Addison, IL
Year Founded
Unknown
Social Media