Career Area:
Business Technologies, Digital and Data
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.
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.
Cat Digital is the digital and technology arm of Caterpillar Inc., leveraging the latest technologies to build industry leading digital solutions for our customers and dealers. With over 1.5 million connected assets worldwide, our teams use data, technology, advanced analytics, telematics, and AI capabilities to help our customers build a better, more sustainable world.
About the Role
As a Data Scientist, you may work on locating and obtaining data from various internal and external sources; collecting critical customer requirements; applying associated digital technologies; communicating with internal customers, team members, and stake holders; answering routine requests for information; and providing support to the teams on which you serve.
Our teams are focused on using IoT and other data, technology, advanced analytics, and AI capabilities. Caterpillar uses quantitative methods such as business simulations, data mining, and advanced statistical techniques to solve problems. You may use data analysis, data management, and/or data visualization skills as an individual contributor to project teams tasked with solving business problems.
What You Will Do
You'll join a team with diverse project responsibilities and have valuable networking opportunities with all levels of Caterpillar employees. In addition, all individuals hired into a early career role in Cat Digital will participate in L.E.A.D (learn, engage, adapt, develop), which is a 12-month onboarding program. Through this program, you will gain networking opportunities, Caterpillar, Cat Digital and technical acumen. Software engineering roles are primarily in the verticals below:
As a data scientist you may develop models to power asset management solutions for customers and dealers. You may use machine learning, deep learning, and statistics-based/physics-based analytics techniques on time-series sensor data, machine fault codes, inspections and analysis records, and other datasets to identify health anomalies, predict equipment failure modes, estimate remaining useful life, and build equipment risk models. Prototype, develop, iterate, test, and deploy models to production under the direction of a team lead. Successfully meeting program objectives/timelines and solving problems with appropriate supervision. Explaining conclusions to customers who have limited knowledge of quantitative analytics methods, and collaborating effectively with diverse teams to develop analytics algorithms that enable condition monitoring commercial offerings of strategic importance.
What You Have - Skills and Experiences
Examples of skills and technologies that previous hires have utilized include:
- Strong python skills for data science (Numpy, Pandas, Pyspark, Pytorch, Keras, etc.)
- SQL, GIT, cloud deployment
- Data Manipulation with SQL, Statistical Analysis with R or Python, Model Development with R or Python
- Demonstrated practical application of advanced statistical methods, machine learning, and deep learning to solve technical or business challenges
- Familiarity with modeling/analysis or design/development of heavy equipment systems (automotive, aerospace, engine, transmission, construction, mining, industrial, etc.)
Degree Requirements
Currently attending or recently graduated from a 4-year accredited university/college with a bachelor's degree or higher in data science, data analytics, statistics, economics, mathematics, or related program
Top candidates will also have
- Minimum cumulative GPA requirement 3.0/ 4.0 (no rounding)
- Expected graduation date between August 2023 through June 2025
- Master's degree with previous industry experience
- Demonstrated experience using skills and technologies listed above
- Previous demonstrated leadership experience
- Previous technical work experience demonstrating technical aptitude
- Passion for technology and an eagerness to contribute to a team-oriented environment
Additional Information
Locations for this position are typically Chicago and Peoria Illinois. Limited opportunities in Dallas, Texas
Basic relocation may be available, dependent on relocation qualifications
Wage and Employee benefit details
Base salary for this role ranges from $79,800 - $119,760. Actual salary will be based on degree, completed degree level and prior internship experience at Caterpillar. The total rewards package, beyond base salary includes:
- Annual incentive bonus plan (subject to annual eligibility and incentive plan guidelines)
- Medical, dental, and vision coverage
- Paid time off plan (Vacation, Holiday, Volunteer, Etc.)
- 401k savings plan
- Health savings account (HSA)
- Flexible spending accounts (FSAs)
- Short and long-term disability coverage
- Life Insurance
- Paid parental leave
- Healthy Lifestyle Programs
- Employee Assistance Programs
- Voluntary Benefits (Ex. accident, identity theft protection, etc.)
Relocation is available for this position.Visa sponsorship available for eligible applicants.
Posting Dates:
October 3, 2024 - October 10, 2024
Any offer of employment is conditioned upon the successful completion of a drug screen.
EEO/AA Employer. All qualified individuals - Including minorities, females, veterans and individuals with disabilities - are encouraged to apply.
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What We Do
Cat Digital is the digital and technology arm of Caterpillar Inc., responsible for bringing digital capabilities to our world-famous yellow iron. With over one million connected assets worldwide, our teams use data, technology, advanced analytics and AI capabilities to help our customers build a better world.
Why Work With Us
The Cat Digital team is at the forefront of Caterpillar’s evolution. We take pride in solving complex problems by building new systems from the ground up. On our team, you’ll leverage data from across our entire enterprise to find solutions that open a new world of possibilities for our customers and dealers. Join us in building a better tomorrow.
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