SunSource and its family of companies represent 200+ locations and 3,000+ employees making up one of North America’s leading value-add industrial distribution companies. We provide customers with products and solutions within Fluid Power, Fluid Process, Fluid Conveyance, General Industrial Components, and Industrial Service & Repair. www.sun-source.com
Be part of the shift transforming mobile equipment from hydraulic and mechanical systems to electric drives. If you’re excited by electrification, hands-on engineering, and working closely with OEM customers, this is a chance to join a successful, established distributor helping to lead the electric vehicle revolution for off-highway and mobile equipment.
As an Electric Drive Technical Specialist, you’ll serve as the technical expert supporting electric drive solutions for mobile equipment. Reporting to Engineering and partnering closely with Sales, you’ll help customers design, validate, and implement reliable electric drive systems.
Essential Functions
Size, select, and apply electric drives and motors for off-highway and mobile equipmentDevelop and support system schematics for drives, controls, and accessoriesProvide on-site validation, testing, and start-up support for OEM customersCollaborate on identifying and qualifying new technology and vendor partnersSupport Account Managers with technical expertise and application guidanceDeliver product training to customers and internal teams
Experience, Education and Skills
2-year technical degree required4-year engineering degree (Electrical, Mechanical, Mechatronics, or similar) preferred2+ years as an Application Engineer, Technical Specialist, or similar roleExperience developing, applying, and/or supporting electric drive solutionsStrong problem-solving skills with a hands-on, customer-focused mindsetComfortable working in the field as well as in a technical office environmentSome travel may be required
Why Join us?
We offer competitive compensation and benefitsWe are a well-established and still growing distributor that support our associates with growth and long-term career opportunitiesBe part of the rapid electrification of mobile and off-highway equipmentWork on real-world applications with leading OEMsCombine engineering, customer interaction, and hands-on testingBased in Savage, MN, with access to a vibrant Twin Cities engineering community 
