Key Responsibilities
• Under the guidance of the engineering manager, design, develop, and test hydraulic systems for various applications
• Plan and execute engineering tasks for project components or moderately complex standalone projects.
• Conduct calculations and simulations to validate system performance
• Select appropriate materials and develop bills of materials (BOMs), technical drawings, and test plans.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure project success
• Provide technical support to clients and resolve issues
• Prepare technical reports and presentations to communicate project results
• Stay up to date with industry trends and advancements in hydraulic technology
• Provide guidance to technicians during fabrication.
• Manage the project to schedule, communicate potential delays, and advise with recovery plans
Essential Functions:
• Prepare hydraulic and electrical schematics and develop manuals for startup and maintenance.
• Perform engineering calculations for pressure, flow, and heat removal to support system design.
• Provide layout and schematic drawings to fabrication technicians and for final documentation.
• Contribute to project management by:
• Monitoring and updating project budgets.
• Recommending and implementing change orders with customer approval.
• Coordinating with subcontractors to maintain project schedules.
• Providing on-site technical support and field supervision.
• Maintaining documentation and collecting field test data to meet submittal requirements.
• Attending project meetings and coordinating with all stakeholders.
• Support proposal development and provide engineering input for assigned projects.
• Offer technical support to sales teams, parts coordinators, shop personnel, and fellow engineers on component selection, system layout, and fabrication practices.
• Assist with part substitutions to meet delivery timelines and troubleshoot issues during testing.
• Follow and support continuous improvement of Business Management System (BMS) procedures and work instructions.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.
Qualifications:
• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical, Electrical, or Systems Engineering
• Knowledge interpreting technical drawings and schematics.
• Familiarity with AutoCAD and Inventor is considered an asset.
• Effective communication, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to manage multiple projects and collaborate with cross-functional teams.
Skills Required
- Bachelor's degree in Mechanical, Electrical, or Systems Engineering
- Knowledge interpreting technical drawings and schematics
- Experience performing hydraulic calculations and simulations (pressure, flow, heat removal)
- Ability to prepare hydraulic and electrical schematics and technical documentation
- Effective communication, organizational, and problem-solving skills
- Ability to manage multiple projects and collaborate with cross-functional teams
- Familiarity with AutoCAD and Inventor
SunSource Compensation & Benefits Highlights
The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about SunSource and has not been reviewed or approved by SunSource.
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Healthcare Strength — Healthcare Strength: Medical, dental, and vision coverage with plan options are offered alongside wellness programs and an EAP. Offerings also include HSA/HRA and FSA choices that broaden the health coverage scope.
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Retirement Support — Retirement Support: A 401(k) with company match is included and called out in employer-provided materials. This provides a clear foundation for long-term savings within the total rewards package.
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Leave & Time Off Breadth — Leave & Time Off Breadth: Paid vacation and holidays are part of the package, with PTO described as decent and vacation potentially capping near four weeks. These time-off elements contribute to a rounded core benefits menu.
SunSource Insights
What We Do
SunSource, a leader in industrial and mobile fluid power distribution for over 85 years, provides customers with innovative solutions that help reduce maintenance costs, lower operating costs and increase productivity. The solutions are part of the SunSource Advantage: a comprehensive program offering design and engineering support; supply chain optimization; productivity solutions; value-added services; and repair capabilities. As a national distributor with local presence, SunSource has a unique and dominant position as a full-service resource for the industrial, OEM, MRO and mobile industrial equipment industries. We distribute a broad range of components, but SunSource is much more than a distributor just supplying fluid power components or systems. Along with high-quality products, we provide a commitment to high-quality customer service and technically sound, cost-effective solutions. SunSource’s history of accomplishment and continued growth means that we give the best condition to energetic, driven people to be effective in their role. We pride ourselves on a culture that provides opportunities for development and advancement of our associates. In addition, we build meaningful relations with our customers, suppliers and internal associates. We are all bound by a pledge to a common mission toward providing the highest quality products and services within our industry and achieving the company’s growth objectives
