Electric Drive Application Engineer - ON/OFF Highway Mobile Equipment

SunSource; Savage (MN); On-site; USD 85,000 - 115,000; Full time

Job summary

SunSource and its family of companies represent 270+ locations and 4,000+ employees, and are a leading North American distributor of fluid power, automation, and industrial components. We are seeking an Electric Drive Technical Specialist in Savage, MN to support electric drive solutions for mobile equipment, design and validate systems, and assist OEM customers.

This role reports to Engineering, works with Sales, and involves field and office work with some travel.

Qualifications

• 2-year technical degree is required.
• 4-year engineering degree (Electrical, Mechanical, Mechatronics, or similar) preferred.
• 2+ years as an Application Engineer, Technical Specialist, or similar role.

Responsibilities

• Size, select, and apply electric drives and motors for off-highway and mobile equipment.
• Develop and support system schematics for drives, controls, and accessories.
• Provide on-site validation, testing, and start-up support for OEM customers.
• Collaborate on identifying and qualifying new technology and vendor partners.
• Support Account Managers with technical expertise and application guidance.
• Deliver product training to customers and internal teams.

Skills

Electric drive knowledge

Field work readiness

Customer-focused mindset

Education

2-year technical degree

Electrical/Mechatronics engineering degree

Job description

SunSource and its family of companies represent 270+ locations and 4,000+ employees making up one of North Americas 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

Be part of the shift transforming mobile equipment from hydraulic and mechanical systems to electric drives. If you're excited by electrification, hands-on engineering, and working closely with OEM customers, this is a chance to join a successful, established distributor helping to lead the electric vehicle revolution for off-highway and mobile equipment.

As an Electric Drive Technical Specialist, you'll serve as the technical expert supporting electric drive solutions for mobile equipment. Reporting to Engineering and partnering closely with Sales, you'll help customers design, validate, and implement reliable electric drive systems.

Essential Functions

• Size, select, and apply electric drives and motors for off-highway and mobile equipment
• Develop and support system schematics for drives, controls, and accessories
• Provide on-site validation, testing, and start-up support for OEM customers
• Collaborate on identifying and qualifying new technology and vendor partners
• Support Account Managers with technical expertise and application guidance
• Deliver product training to customers and internal teams

Experience, Education And Skills

• 2-year technical degree required
• 4-year engineering degree (Electrical, Mechanical, Mechatronics, or similar) preferred
• 2+ years as an Application Engineer, Technical Specialist, or similar role
• Experience developing, applying, and/or supporting electric drive solutions
• Strong problem-solving skills with a hands-on, customer-focused mindset
• Comfortable working in the field as well as in a technical office environment
• Some travel may be required

Why Join us?

• We offer competitive compensation and benefits
• We are a well-established and still growing distributor that support our associates with growth and long-term career opportunities
• Be part of the rapid electrification of mobile and off-highway equipment
• Work on real-world applications with leading OEMs
• Combine engineering, customer interaction, and hands-on testing
• Based in Savage, MN, with access to a vibrant Twin Cities engineering community

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