Description
Technical Specialist / Applications Engineer - Hydrostatics, Hydraulics, Control Systems
Team: Engineering
Location: Savage, MN 55378
Commitment: Engineering
Workplace Type: onsite
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 [email protected] to request reasonable accommodation. Only requests for accommodations in the application process will be returned. Sun-Source | Privacy Policy
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