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EH Steering Application Engineer

Mossville, IL · On-site

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

  • Life

  • Retirement

  • PTO

When you join Caterpillar, you're joining a global team who cares not just about the work we do ... Support controls calibration and tuning activities for steering response, stability, and operator ...

Rogue Industrial Group

Compressor Operator

Hobbs, NM · On-site

$30 - $40/hr

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

  • Life

  • Retirement

  • PTO

Carlsbad, NM / Jal, NM / Pecos, TX, and surrounding areas Job Type: Full-time Pay: $30.00 - $40.00 ... Ability to use engine-specific software (e.g., Caterpillar) and basic computer programs (Internet ...

Rogue Industrial Group

Compressor Operator

Pecos, TX · On-site

$30 - $40/hr

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

  • Life

  • Retirement

  • PTO

Carlsbad, NM / Jal, NM / Pecos, TX, and surrounding areas Job Type: Full-time Pay: $30.00 - $40.00 ... Ability to use engine-specific software (e.g., Caterpillar) and basic computer programs (Internet ...

Rogue Industrial Group

Compressor Operator

Pecos, TX · On-site

$30 - $40/hr

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

  • Life

  • Retirement

  • PTO

Carlsbad, NM / Jal, NM / Pecos, TX, and surrounding areas Job Type: Full-time Pay: $30.00 - $40.00 ... Ability to use engine-specific software (e.g., Caterpillar) and basic computer programs (Internet ...

Rogue Industrial Group

Compressor Operator

Jal, NM

$30 - $40/hr

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

  • Life

  • Retirement

  • PTO

Carlsbad, NM / Jal, NM / Pecos, TX, and surrounding areas Job Type: Full-time Pay: $30.00 - $40.00 ... Ability to use engine-specific software (e.g., Caterpillar) and basic computer programs (Internet ...

Rogue Industrial Group

Compressor Operator

Wink, TX · On-site

$30 - $40/hr

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

  • Life

  • Retirement

  • PTO

Carlsbad, NM / Jal, NM / Pecos, TX, and surrounding areas Job Type: Full-time Pay: $30.00 - $40.00 ... Ability to use engine-specific software (e.g., Caterpillar) and basic computer programs (Internet ...

Rogue Industrial Group

Compressor Operator

Monahans, TX · On-site

$30 - $40/hr

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

  • Life

  • Retirement

  • PTO

Carlsbad, NM / Jal, NM / Pecos, TX, and surrounding areas Job Type : Full-time Pay : $30.00 - $40 ... Ability to use engine-specific software (e.g., Caterpillar) and basic computer programs (Internet ...

Rogue Industrial Group

Compressor Operator

Kermit, TX · On-site

$30 - $40/hr

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

  • Life

  • Retirement

  • PTO

Carlsbad, NM / Jal, NM / Pecos, TX, and surrounding areas Job Type: Full-time Pay: $30.00 - $40.00 ... Ability to use engine-specific software (e.g., Caterpillar) and basic computer programs (Internet ...

Rogue Industrial Group

Compressor Operator

Monahans, TX · On-site

$30 - $40/hr

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

  • Life

  • Retirement

  • PTO

Carlsbad, NM / Jal, NM / Pecos, TX, and surrounding areas Job Type : Full-time Pay : $30.00 - $40 ... Ability to use engine-specific software (e.g., Caterpillar) and basic computer programs (Internet ...

Rogue Industrial Group

Compressor Operator

Jal, NM · On-site

$30 - $40/hr

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

  • Life

  • Retirement

  • PTO

Carlsbad, NM / Jal, NM / Pecos, TX, and surrounding areas Job Type: Full-time Pay: $30.00 - $40.00 ... Ability to use engine-specific software (e.g., Caterpillar) and basic computer programs (Internet ...

Rogue Industrial Group

Compressor Operator

Pecos, TX

$30 - $40/hr

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

  • Life

  • Retirement

  • PTO

Carlsbad, NM / Jal, NM / Pecos, TX, and surrounding areas Job Type: Full-time Pay: $30.00 - $40.00 ... Ability to use engine-specific software (e.g., Caterpillar) and basic computer programs (Internet ...

Rogue Industrial Group

Compressor Operator

Hobbs, NM · On-site

$30 - $40/hr

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

  • Life

  • Retirement

  • PTO

Carlsbad, NM / Jal, NM / Pecos, TX, and surrounding areas Job Type: Full-time Pay: $30.00 - $40.00 ... Ability to use engine-specific software (e.g., Caterpillar) and basic computer programs (Internet ...

Rogue Industrial Group

Compressor Operator

Kermit, TX · On-site

$30 - $40/hr

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

  • Life

  • Retirement

  • PTO

Carlsbad, NM / Jal, NM / Pecos, TX, and surrounding areas Job Type: Full-time Pay: $30.00 - $40.00 ... Ability to use engine-specific software (e.g., Caterpillar) and basic computer programs (Internet ...

Rogue Industrial Group

Compressor Operator

Monahans, TX · On-site

$30 - $40/hr

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

  • Life

  • Retirement

  • PTO

Carlsbad, NM / Jal, NM / Pecos, TX, and surrounding areas Job Type : Full-time Pay : $30.00 - $40 ... Ability to use engine-specific software (e.g., Caterpillar) and basic computer programs (Internet ...

Rogue Industrial Group

Compressor Operator

Wink, TX · On-site

$30 - $40/hr

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

  • Life

  • Retirement

  • PTO

Carlsbad, NM / Jal, NM / Pecos, TX, and surrounding areas Job Type: Full-time Pay: $30.00 - $40.00 ... Ability to use engine-specific software (e.g., Caterpillar) and basic computer programs (Internet ...

Copper World Inc

Mine Operator I

Sahuarita, AZ · On-site

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

  • Life

  • Retirement

  • PTO

No Job Type: Full-time, Regular Location: Helvetia, AZ About Hudbay: Hudbay (TSX, NYSE: HBM) is a ... Ability to achieve Caterpillar certification for operating a backhoe, water truck, and tractor

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Cat Compact Technician - Willis

Willis, TX · On-site

$22.50 - $34.88/hr

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

  • Retirement

  • PTO

... ensure Caterpillar compact equipment is operating safely and efficiently while delivering ... Job Stability * Full-Time Benefits: Medical, Dental, Vision * 401(k) Employer Matching * Paid ...

Mustang Cat

Cat Compact Technician

Katy, TX · On-site

$22.50 - $34.88/hr

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

  • Retirement

  • PTO

... ensure Caterpillar compact equipment is operating safely and efficiently while delivering ... Job Stability * Full-Time Benefits: Medical, Dental, Vision * 401(k) Employer Matching * Paid ...

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Hydraulic Technician - Hempstead

Hempstead, TX · On-site

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

  • Retirement

  • PTO

... Caterpillar dealer for Southeast Texas, is actively hiring a Component Shop Heavy Equipment ... Job Stability with an Industry Leader * Full-Time Benefits: Medical, Dental, Vision * 401(k) with ...

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CertificationsOSHA safety training, equipment-specific certificationsOSHA safety training, equipment-specific certifications
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Industry UsageConstruction, mining, forestryConstruction, demolition, infrastructure projects

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EH Steering Application Engineer

Caterpillar

Mossville, IL • On-site

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Retirement, PTO

This job post has expired today. Applications are no longer accepted.

Caterpillar Inc. rating

7.5

Company rating: 7.5 out of 10

Based on 479 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

268th of 488 rated machine equipment manufacturers

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 not available for this position
  • Travel is 10%

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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 not available for this position.
Posting Dates:
August 7, 2026 - August 12, 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.
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