Technical Specialist - Hydraulic Systems Designer

SunSource; Grand Prairie (TX); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Life Insurance

Disability

401(k) match

PTO & holidays

Tuition Reimbursement

EAP

Job summary

SunSource is seeking a Hydraulic Systems Engineer to design and support custom hydraulic solutions for industrial and mobile equipment, collaborating with customers and sales teams. The role involves designing power units, troubleshooting field challenges, and delivering cost-effective, high-performance hydraulic systems.

Ideal candidates hold a 2-year technical degree (Fluid Power preferred) and have 2+ years of hydraulic system design experience, with AutoCAD/SolidWorks skills and willingness

Qualifications

• 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/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 TX, LA, OK, AZ, NM, AR (and surrounding regions as needed).
• Valid driver’s license

Responsibilities

• 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.

Skills

Design hydraulic systems

Power units design

Troubleshooting

Customer collaboration

Creative problem solving

Fluid power principles

Travel willingness

Driver's license

Education

2-year technical degree

B.S. in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering

Tools

AutoCAD

SolidWorks

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, 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.

Essential Functions

• 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 TX, LA, OK, AZ, NM, AR (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)

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 [e-mail] to request reasonable accommodation. Only requests for accommodations in the application process will be returned.