Technical Specialist - Hydraulic Systems Designer
SunSource
Apply to this job Spokane, WA 99212 on site Until 8/21/2026 First posted January 29, 2026 Last posted January 29, 2026
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.
What you'll do
- 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 WA, OR, UT, ID (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 [email protected] to request reasonable accommodation. Only requests for accommodations in the application process will be returned. Sun-Source | Privacy Policy
About this role
Summary
Designs hydraulic systems for industrial/mobile equipment, collaborates with customers, troubleshoots field issues.
Job title
Technical Specialist - Hydraulic Systems Designer
Experience level
2+ years
Industry
industrial distribution
Location requirements
On-site in Spokane, WA, travel within region required.
Salary
Not specified
Management role
No
Skills & keywords
Required skills
fluid power principlesAutoCADSolidWorksdriver’s license
Preferred skills
fluid power certificationexperience with industrial distributor
Specializations
hydraulic systemsfluid powersystem designindustrial equipment
Locations
Structured locations inferred from the posting.
Unknown location
On-site