Data Scientist

Career Area:
Technology, 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.
About Drivetrain Large Power Systems Division (LPSD)
Caterpillar's Drivetrain Division designs, tests and manufactures powertrain systems from 100 HP to 4000 HP on over 45 Prime Products going into ~300 machine models. These range from axles, transmissions, torque converters, differentials, final drives and supporting PF Drivetrain components procured externally. Caterpillar's company strategy includes sustainability as one of four focus areas and LPSD is engaged and actively preparing green energy solutions for the future.
Job Summary:
As a Data Scientist, you will be supporting the segment for Category Management, utilizing data to make informed decisions and tracking our results. Data will be large data sets that have to be extracted, analyzed and represented in a visual manner.
What You Will Do:• Directing the data gathering, data mining, and data processing processes in huge volume; creating appropriate data models.• Exploring, promoting, and implementing semantic data capabilities through Natural Language Processing, text analysis and machine learning techniques.• Leading to define requirements and scope of data analyses; presenting and reporting possible business insights to management using data visualization technologies.• Conducting research on data model optimization and algorithms to improve effectiveness and accuracy on data analyses.
What You Will Have:
Business Statistics: Knowledge of the statistical tools, processes, and practices to describe business results in measurable scales; ability to use statistical tools and processes to assist in making business decisions.
Level Working Knowledge:• Explains the basic decision process associated with specific statistics.• Works with basic statistical functions on a spreadsheet or a calculator.• Explains reasons for common statistical errors, misinterpretations, and misrepresentations.• Describes characteristics of sample size, normal distributions, and standard deviation.• Generates and interprets basic statistical data.
Accuracy and Attention to Detail: Understanding the necessity and value of accuracy; ability to complete tasks with high levels of precision.
Level Extensive Experience:• Evaluates and makes contributions to best practices.• Processes large quantities of detailed information with high levels of accuracy.• Productively balances speed and accuracy.• Employs techniques for motivating personnel to meet or exceed accuracy goals.• Implements a variety of cross-checking approaches and mechanisms.• Demonstrates expertise in quality assurance tools, techniques, and standards.
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.
Level Working Knowledge:• Approaches a situation or problem by defining the problem or issue and determining its significance.• Makes a systematic comparison of two or more alternative solutions.• Uses flow charts, Pareto charts, fish diagrams, etc. to disclose meaningful data patterns.• Identifies the major forces, events and people impacting and impacted by the situation at hand.• Uses logic and intuition to make inferences about the meaning of the data and arrive at conclusions.
Query and Database Access Tools: Knowledge of data management systems; ability to use, support and access facilities for searching, extracting and formatting data for further use.
Level Working Knowledge:• Defines, creates and tests simple queries by using associated command language in a specific environment.• Applies appropriate query tools used to connect to the data warehouse.• Obtains and analyzes query access path information and query results.• Employs tested query statements to retrieve, insert, update and delete information.• Works with advanced features and functions including sorting, filtering and making simple calculations.
• Proficient in PowerBI, Microsoft Power Apps and Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint
Additional Information:

• This position is located in Mossville, IL and requires a 5-day-a week in office schedule
• Relocation is not available

Caterpillar Inc. is the world's leading manufacturer of construction and mining equipment, off-highway diesel and natural gas engines, industrial gas turbines and diesel-electric locomotives. For nearly 100 years, we've been helping customers build a better, more sustainable world and are committed and contributing to a reduced-carbon future. Our innovative products and services, backed by our global dealer network, provide exceptional value that helps customers succeed.
This employer is not currently hiring foreign national applicants that require or will require sponsorship tied to specific employer, such as H, L, TN, F, J, E, O.
Summary Pay Range:
$95,640.00 - $155,400.00
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
Posting Dates:
June 5, 2025 - June 11, 2025
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.
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