Electric Drive Application Engineer - ON/OFF Highway Mobile Equipment

@ SunSource

Electric Drive Application Engineer - ON/OFF Highway Mobile Equipment

Posted 7 months ago

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About the job

SunSource is a leading industrial distributor with 200+ locations, specializing in fluid power, industrial components, and services, driving electric vehicle solutions in mobile equipment.

Requirements

2-year technical degree
Experience developing electric drive solutions
Strong problem-solving skills
Customer-focused mindset
Field and office work experience

Qualifications

4-year engineering degree preferred
Experience as Application Engineer or Specialist
Ability to work in field and office
Travel willingness
Hands-on technical skills

Full 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, Automation, General Industrial Components, and Industrial 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 equipment
Develop and support system schematics for drives, controls, and accessories
Provide on-site validation, testing, and start-up support for OEM customers
Collaborate on identifying and qualifying new technology and vendor partners
Support Account Managers with technical expertise and application guidance
Deliver product training to customers and internal teams

Experience, Education and Skills

2-year technical degree required
4-year engineering degree (Electrical, Mechanical, Mechatronics, or similar) preferred
2+ years as an Application Engineer, Technical Specialist, or similar role
Experience developing, applying, and/or supporting electric drive solutions
Strong problem-solving skills with a hands-on, customer-focused mindset
Comfortable working in the field as well as in a technical office environment
Some travel may be required

Why Join us?

We offer competitive compensation and benefits
We are a well-established and still growing distributor that support our associates with growth and long-term career opportunities
Be part of the rapid electrification of mobile and off-highway equipment
Work on real-world applications with leading OEMs
Combine engineering, customer interaction, and hands-on testing
Based in Savage, MN, with access to a vibrant Twin Cities engineering community

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