EH Steering Application Engineer

Caterpillar Financial Services Corporation; Mossville (IL); On-site; USD 113,000 - 169,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision benefits

401(k) savings plans

Paid time off

Health Savings Account (HSA)

Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs)

Career Development

Incentive bonus

Disability benefits

Life Insurance

Parental leave

Tuition Reimbursement

Job summary

Caterpillar Inc. is seeking an EH Steering Application Engineer to support the application, integration, and validation of electro hydraulic steering systems for off‑highway equipment. You will work with controls, hydraulics, software, electrical, and mechanical teams to ensure safe, robust steering performance.

The role emphasizes hands-on machine application, system-level problem solving, and cross-functional collaboration, based in Mossville, IL with onsite work five days a week.

Qualifications

• Analytical thinking and problem solving to identify root causes and craft solutions.
• Knowledge of embedded systems and their application in machine control.
• Ability to elicit, analyze and record functional and non-functional requirements.
• Experience applying troubleshooting methods to hardware, software, and control systems.
• Understanding of product development processes in a manufacturing context.
• Experience designing and executing product tests and validation activities.

Responsibilities

• Apply EH steering systems to machine platforms to meet performance and safety requirements.
• Calibrate and tune steering controls for response, stability, and operator feel.
• Integrate steering with hydraulics, sensors, actuators and controllers.
• Participate in DFMEA, requirements reviews and design reviews.
• Support machine-level testing, data collection, and field validation.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Embedded systems

Requirements analysis

Technical troubleshooting

Product development

Product testing

Education

Advanced degree in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Controls Engineering, or related field

Tools

MATLAB/Simulink

Job description

Career Area

Engineering

Job Description

Your Work Shapes the World at Caterpillar Inc.

When you join Caterpillar, you're joining a global team who cares not just about the work we do – but also about each other. We are the makers, problem solvers, and future world builders who are creating stronger, more sustainable communities. We don't just talk about progress and innovation here – we make it happen, with our customers, where we work and live. Together, we are building a better world, so we can all enjoy living in it.

We are seeking an EH Steering Application Engineer to support the application, integration, and validation of electro hydraulic (EH) steering systems for off highway mobile equipment. This role focuses on applying proven steering control solutions to machine platforms, supporting testing and validation activities, and working closely with controls, hydraulic, electrical, and mechanical teams to ensure safe, robust, and high performance steering functionality.

This position is well suited for an engineer who enjoys hands on machine application work, system level problem solving, and cross functional collaboration.

What You Will Do

• Apply EH steering systems to machine platforms to meet performance, safety, and operability requirements
• Support controls calibration and tuning activities for steering response, stability, and operator feel
• Integrate steering systems with hydraulic components, sensors, actuators, and electronic controllers
• Participate in requirements definition, DFMEA activities, and design reviews
• Support machine‑level testing, data collection, and analysis in lab and field environments
• Assist with SIL/HIL testing, troubleshooting, and root‑cause analysis
• Support new product introduction (NPI) and production issue resolution
• Collaborate with controls, hydraulics, software, electrical, mechanical, and supplier teams
• Document application settings, test results, and lessons learned

What You Will Have

Analytical Thinking: Knowledge of techniques and tools that promote effective analysis; ability to determine the root cause of organizational problems and create alternative solutions that resolve these problems.
Communicating Complex Concepts: Knowledge of effective presentation tools and techniques to ensure clear understanding; ability to use summarization and simplification techniques to explain complex technical concepts in simple, clear language appropriate to the audience.
Problem Solving: Knowledge of approaches, tools, techniques for recognizing, anticipating, and resolving organizational, operational or process problems; ability to apply knowledge of problem solving appropriately to diverse situations.
Embedded Systems: Knowledge of embedded systems and their applications; ability to develop embedded systems with varying levels of complexity to control the operations of the machine it is embedded within.
Requirements Analysis: Knowledge of tools, methods, and techniques of requirement analysis; ability to elicit, analyze and record required business functionality and non-functionality requirements to ensure the success of a system or software development project.
Technical Troubleshooting: Knowledge of technical troubleshooting approaches, tools and techniques; ability to anticipate, recognize, and resolve technical issues on hardware, software, application or operation.
Product Development in Manufacturing: Knowledge of methodologies, tools and techniques of product development; ability to design, build and manage manufacturing of new products.
Product Testing: Knowledge of product testing approaches, techniques and tools; ability to design, plan and execute testing strategies and tactics to ensure product quality at all stages of manufacturing.

Top Candidates Will Have

• Advanced degree in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Controls Engineering, or related field
• Basic understanding of closed‑loop control systems and tuning concepts
• Working knowledge of hydraulic components (valves, actuators, sensors)
• Familiarity with CAN/J1939 or similar vehicle communication protocols
• Willingness to support hands‑on testing and field validation
• Experience with EH steering or steer‑by‑wire systems
• Familiarity with MATLAB/Simulink or similar controls tools
• Experience with off‑highway or heavy equipment
• Exposure to functional safety concepts (ISO 13849, ISO 25119, etc.)
• Experience working in cross‑functional product development teams

What You Will Gain

• Hands‑on experience with critical steering systems impacting machine safety and performance
• Opportunities to grow into senior application or controls engineering roles
• Exposure to advanced EH and electronic steering technologies
• Strong foundation in system‑level engineering and product development

Additional Details

• This position requires the candidate to work full-time at the Mossville, IL office.
• Domestic relocation assistance is available for this position.
• Visa sponsorship is available for this position
• Travel is 10%

Summary Pay Range

$112,710.00 - $169,060.00

Compensation and benefits offered may vary depending on multiple individualized factors, job level, market location, job-related knowledge, skills, individual performance and experience. Please note that salary is only one component of total compensation at Caterpillar.

Benefits

Subject to plan eligibility, terms, and guidelines. This is a summary list of benefits.

• Medical, dental, and vision benefits*
• Paid time off plan (Vacation, Holidays, Volunteer, etc.)*
• 401(k) savings plans*
• Health Savings Account (HSA)*
• Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs)*
• Health Lifestyle Programs*
• Employee Assistance Program*
• Voluntary Benefits and Employee Discounts*
• Career Development*
• Incentive bonus*
• Disability benefits
• Life Insurance
• Parental leave
• Adoption benefits
• Tuition Reimbursement

* These benefits also apply to part-time employees

This position requires working onsite five days a week. Relocation is available for this position. Visa sponsorship is available for eligible applicants.

Posting Dates

August 13, 2026 - August 20, 2026

Any offer of employment is conditioned upon the successful completion of a drug screen.

Caterpillar is an Equal Opportunity Employer, Including Veterans and Individuals with Disabilities. Qualified applicants of any age are encouraged to apply.