Technical Specialist: Hydraulics & Control Systems

SunSource; Savage (MN); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

SunSource is seeking an experienced Technical Specialist / Application Engineer to deliver value-added, system-level solutions for its Mobile product portfolio. You will design, troubleshoot, and optimize hydraulic, hydrostatic, electrical, and electronic control systems, collaborating with customers, vendors, and internal teams to improve machine performance.

You will provide advanced technical support, create integrated hydraulic/electrical architectures, and deliver training while building

Qualifications

• 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 Driver's License, travel up to 30% may be required.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Skills

Reading hydraulic schematics

Troubleshooting hydraulic/hydrostatic

Electrical system design

System integration

Communication

Data-driven problem solving

Education

Associate degree in Fluid Power / Engineering

Bachelor’s degree in related field (preferred)

Tools

SolidWorks CAD

Job description

SunSource is seeking an experienced Technical Specialist / Application Engineer to deliver value-added, system-level solutions for its Mobile product portfolio. You will design, troubleshoot, and optimize hydraulic, hydrostatic, electrical, and electronic control systems, collaborating with customers, vendors, and internal teams to improve machine performance.

You will provide advanced technical support, create integrated hydraulic/electrical architectures, and deliver training while building