Technical Specialist - Hydraulic Systems Designer

SunSource Company; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision

401(k) with company match

PTO and paid holidays

Tuition reimbursement

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Job summary

SunSource is seeking a Hydraulic Systems Engineer to design and support hydraulic solutions for industrial and mobile equipment, applying hands-on field experience with customers and sales teams.

You will engineer power units and complete hydraulic systems from concept through implementation, gather data, troubleshoot field issues, and deliver cost-effective, high-performance designs for customer success.

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 and/or mobile equipment.
• Strong foundation in fluid power principles and system design.
• Ability to think creatively and engineer solutions balancing 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 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

Hydraulic systems design

Customer collaboration

Troubleshooting

Creative problem solving

Travel readiness

Education

Two-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.