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Caterpillar · Mossville, Illinois

# Control Systems Application Engineer

Mossville, Illinois Full-time $89,210.00 - $133,810.00 Operations 

Listed on Caterpillar’s official careers site. Posted October 29, 2026. Check that it is still open and apply there.
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## 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 a Control Systems Application Engineer to support the development and calibration of Electro-Hydraulic (EH) Steering and Steer-By-Wire machines. Both aftermarket and factory-fit for Caterpillar machines. The EH Steering team owns all steering applications across Caterpillar, so this role will support many different applications as X-by-Wire feature adoption accelerates, learning and applying best practices in the EH Steering space.

### What you will do
- Learn and apply the processes and procedures of the EH Steering team Collaborate with machine product groups to gather kinematic information and understand any nuances specific to the application Use Matlab, Simulink, and internal tools to develop baseline steering calibrations
- Support on-machine fine tuning activities, ensuring operator acceptance and system performance are maximized
- Collaborate with hardware, hydraulics, and software teams to understand and account for system characteristics and limitations
- Support safety system testing and documentation activities
- Perform validation, testing, and troubleshooting activities
- Engage with autonomy, remote control, and advanced feature teams to apply steering functions 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.

### Degree Requirement

BS or MS in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Controls Engineering, or related field.

Top candidates will also have: Experience in embedded control systems for mobile equipment or automotive applications. Experience developing software with Model-based tools, such as the Matlab/Simulink environment and AUTOSAR toolsets Experience working with functional safety and braking system compliance standards, including ISO 19014, ISO 13849, ISO 26262, and ISO 3450 Experience in steering systems, EH hydraulics, or safety‑critical control systems.

Experience with control system architecture, modular software design, and system integration.

### Additional Information

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 up to 10% #LI Summary Pay Range: $89,210.00 - $133,810.00 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

October 29, 2026 - November 5, 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. Not ready to apply? Join our Talent Community.

## At a glance
- Posted by the employer: Oct 29, 2026
- First seen by OpenNash: Nov 1, 2026
- Last checked: Nov 1, 2026
- Listed for: 3 days
- Location: Mossville, Illinois
- Employment type: Full-time
- Pay: $89,210.00 - $133,810.00[Apply on Caterpillar’s careers site →](https://cat.wd5.myworkdayjobs.com/CaterpillarCareers/job/Mossville-Illinois/Control-Systems-Application-Engineer_R0000402360)

## Hiring at Caterpillar
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- New in the last 7 days: After two weekly collections
- Tracked since: Jul 9, 2026

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