Full-Time
Mechanical Engineer
Hydraulic Systems
Posted on 1/17/2025
SunSource
1,001-5,000 employees
Fluid power distribution with engineering support
No salary listed
Westborough, MA, USA
In Person
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- Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering
- Demonstrated experience working in a manufacturing environment (preferably with hydraulic systems)
- Ability to develop hydraulic schematics, select material and guide technicians in fabricating hydraulic systems
- Understanding of relay logic industrial control panel design with ability to develop electrical schematics, select material and guide technicians in fabricating control panels
- Proven attention to detail, excellent communicator and customer service oriented.
- Performing calculations to meet design requirements as pertains to pressure, flow, heat removal, etc. to establish baseline system design parameters and material and labor cost estimates.
- Developing schematics, bills of material and layouts for both hydraulic and supporting electrical systems.
- Producing detailed drawings for vendor fabricated equipment such as reservoirs and other components.
- Providing customer instructional tools to include working schematics of hydraulic and electrical systems for fabrication and start up, as well as layouts and mounting instructions and dimensions.
- Providing technical guidance and assistance and working collaboratively with staff throughout the company including providing technical assistance to inside and outside salespersons, shop foreman and other shop personnel.
- Providing technical assistance to personnel as pertains to fitting and component selection, system layout, piping and other fabrication practices.
- Assisting parts coordinator with conversions of unavailable components to meet deliveries.
- Providing troubleshooting assistance and corrective action to fabricators during testing.
- Performing field service supervision and start up assistance as required to complete the overall project start up and operation requirements.
- Participating in the quality improvement process as warranted.
- Providing project management support to include monitoring, maintaining and revising project budgets to reflect the actual project costs.
- Suggesting technical improvements to projects and quote change-orders.
- Implementing, coordinating and completing change-order work.
- Communicating with multiple sub-contractors to coordinate work and maintain the overall project schedule.
- Providing on-site technical support / field supervision to ensure that work is performed properly and in a timely manner by the appropriate tradespersons.
- Maintaining project documentation and collecting sub-contractor field test data/reports in order to meet project submittal requirements.
- Attending weekly project status meetings in order to report current work process to the customer and coordinate upcoming work with all parties (i.e. customer, contractor, sub-contractors, and tradespersons).
- Responding to off-hour phone calls for technical support.
- Ability to develop PLC based control logic programming for various process control functions dictated by customer operating requirements a plus.
SunSource distributes fluid power components and systems to OEMs, MROs, and mobile industrial equipment users. It provides design and engineering support, supply chain optimization, productivity solutions, value-added services, and repair capabilities. The products are delivered through a national network with strong local presence, combining technical expertise with customer service to offer cost-effective, maintenance-reducing solutions. SunSource differentiates itself through its long track record (85+ years), comprehensive engineering and repair services, and a focus on helping customers boost productivity while lowering operating costs. The company aims to deliver high-quality products and services, foster growth for its associates and partners, and build lasting customer relationships through technical support and reliable service.
Company Size
1,001-5,000
Company Stage
N/A
Total Funding
N/A
Headquarters
Windsor, California
Founded
2001
Simplify's Take
What believers are saying
- Vytl acquisition bolsters flow control for chemical, energy, marine markets.
- Over 240 North American locations enable national scale with local service.
- 85-year expertise in engineering, repair drives productivity and cost savings.
What critics are saying
- Vytl integration fails, eroding margins via disruptions in 12-18 months.
- Applied Industrial steals share with 2024 acquisitions and digital tools.
- Motion Industries' AI platform cuts SunSource pricing by 15% across locations.
What makes SunSource unique
- SunSource ranks No. 1 in Hose & Accessories and No. 2 in Fluid Power on MDM's 2025 list.
- Four units—Industrial, Mobile, Service & Repair, Process Solutions—target specific needs.
- Acquired Vytl Controls in January 2025, adding Setpoint, W&O Supply, AT Controls.
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Dental Insurance
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Paid Vacation
Paid Sick Leave
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401(k) Company Match
Tuition Reimbursement
Company News
SunSource acquires Vytl Controls from middleground capital. Vytl was formerly known as PVI Holdings and further strengthens SunSource's flow control capabilities. Fluid power, process, conveyance and industrial automation components distributor SunSource has acquired Vytl Controls Group from private equity firm MiddleGround Capital. MiddleGround announced its sale of Woodlands, TX-based Vytl - previously known as PVI Holdings - in a Jan. 30 news release. Terms of the transaction were not disclosed. SunSource actioned the acquisition through an undisclosed subsidiary. Vytl Controls Group operates globally in the distribution, service & repair and design and manufacturing of flow control solutions servicing MRO applications across chemical, downstream energy, marine and other industrial end markets. The company offers both third-party and private lavel products, complemented by in-house engineering and repair services. Vytl operates through three business units: * Setpoint Integrated Solutions, a distributor of valves, actuators, and instrumentation primarily serving the chemical and downstream energy markets; * W&O Supply, a global distributor of technical flow control products and solutions to the military and commercial maritime sectors; and * AT Controls, a designer and manufacturer of valves, actuators, and process control accessories for a wide range of industrial applications. MiddleGround rebranded the company from PVI Holdings to Vytl to unify the company's operations and integrate an improved go-to-market structure. "The Vytl team has effectively operated and integrated these three businesses from a leadership, systems and organizational perspective to expand their collective capabilities," MiddleGround Founding and Managing Partner John Stewart said. "Achieving this outcome amid a complex economic environment reflects the strength of the management team and demonstrates the application of our hands-on, operationally focused investment approach." MiddleGround emphasized its investments in Vytl's centralized technology, strengthened leadership and corporate functions, and standardized processes across operations - positioning Vytl as a comprehensive flow control platform connecting suppliers and customers. "MiddleGround has been a valued partner to Vytl over the past several years," Vytl CEO Matt Bate added. "Their deep operational expertise and strategic guidance have been instrumental in supporting our efforts to strengthen relationships across the process solutions value chain. We're excited to build on this foundation by advancing our unified go-to-market strategy, broadening our product offerings and exploring opportunities in additional end markets and geographies." MiddleGround acquired Vytl in July 2022 through its second fund, MiddleGround Partners II, which closed in August 2021 with $800 million of committed capital. Vytl represents the firm's fifth portfolio company exit since inception and the second exit from MiddleGround Partners II, LP. Solomon Partners served as lead financial advisor to MiddleGround Capital and Vytl Controls Group, with Baird serving as co-advisor and Fried, Frank, Harris, Shriver & Jacobson LLP acting as legal counsel. Debevoise & Plimpton LLP acted as legal counsel to SunSource in connection with the transaction. SunSource's national footprint includes more than 240 locations across North America. Founded in 1922, the company was No. 1 on MDM's 2025 Top Distributors List for Hose & Accessories, No. 2 for Fluid Power and No. 15 for Industrial Supplies.
MiddleGround Capital has completed the sale of Vytl Controls Group to an affiliate of SunSource, a value-added industrial distributor. Financial terms were not disclosed. Headquartered in The Woodlands, Texas, Vytl operates globally in distribution, service and manufacturing of flow control solutions serving chemical, energy, marine and industrial markets. The company operates through three business units: Setpoint Integrated Solutions, W&O Supply, and AT Controls. During MiddleGround's ownership, Vytl implemented a unified strategy, centralised technology, strengthened leadership and standardised processes across operations. MiddleGround acquired Vytl in July 2022 through its second fund. This marks MiddleGround's fifth portfolio exit since inception and second from MiddleGround Partners II. Solomon Partners served as lead financial advisor, with Baird as co-advisor.