Electric Drive Application Engineer - ON/OFF Highway Mobile Equipment

Sunsrce

Savage, MN 55378 permanent

Posted: January 14, 2026

Job Description

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 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

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

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