Key Responsibilities
- Project Management: Manage a multi-faceted project that includes controls, hydraulics, industrial piping and instrumentation. Integrate it all together to meet customer specifications.
- Identify key components and work with purchasing and materials team to procure materials. Set project schedules based upon material and labor availability vs. customer request dates.
- Design and improve custom hydraulic power units and control systems, including new system development and modifications to existing system designs.
- Plan and execute engineering tasks for major project components or moderately complex standalone projects.
- Select appropriate materials and develop bills of materials (BOMs), technical drawings, and test plans.
- Respond to customer requests for product changes and design submittals.
- Provide guidance to technicians during fabrication.
- Apply engineering principles and practical experience to complete assignments under general supervision.
- 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.
- Program PLC control logic for process automation based on customer requirements and future system concepts.
- Support proposal development and provide engineering input for assigned projects.
- Develop cost estimates and system design requirements based on customer concepts, specifications, and RFQs using engineering standards and technical references.
- 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.
- Supervise field service and assist with system startup and commissioning as required by project demands.
- 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 (or equivalent experience).
- Experience with hydraulic systems, control systems, and project engineering.
- Proficiency in 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.
Top Skills
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
