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Cat Digital delivers digital and technology solutions that power Caterpillar's world-famous yellow iron.
The Role
Design and maintain conceptual, logical, and physical data models for Cat Digital programs. Translate business requirements into scalable data structures, define data entities and standards, collaborate with data engineers on implementation, and optimize models for quality, integrity, performance, and usability. Maintain documentation, source-to-target mappings, data lineage, and change-impact assessments across databases, data platforms, and integration pipelines.
Summary Generated by Built In
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.
Job Summary:
Help shape the data foundation behind a variety of programs across Cat Digital as a Data Specialist. Partner with business and engineering teams to turn complex data challenges into scalable models that connect information, enable trusted insights, and support better business decisions.
What You Will Do:
What You Will Have:
Top Candidates Will Have:
Summary Pay Range:
$97,530.00 - $146,290.00
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.
* These benefits also apply to part-time employees
Visa Sponsorship is not available for this position.
Posting Dates:
October 22, 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.
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.
Job Summary:
Help shape the data foundation behind a variety of programs across Cat Digital as a Data Specialist. Partner with business and engineering teams to turn complex data challenges into scalable models that connect information, enable trusted insights, and support better business decisions.
What You Will Do:
- Design and maintain conceptual, logical, and physical data models supporting a variety of programs across Cat Digital.
- Partner with business stakeholders, architects, and engineering teams to translate program requirements into scalable data structures and relationships.
- Define consistent data entities, business definitions, and modeling standards to promote reuse and alignment across programs.
- Collaborate with data engineers to implement models across databases, data platforms, and integration pipelines.
- Validate and optimize data models to improve data quality, integrity, query performance, and usability.
- Maintain model documentation, source-to-target mappings, and data lineage while assessing the impact of changes across dependent systems.
What You Will Have:
- 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.
- Agile Development: Knowledge of agile methodologies and the agile development lifecycle; ability to utilize formal agile methodologies, disciplines, practices and techniques for the delivery of new and enhanced applications.
- Cloud Computing: Knowledge of cloud-based solutions and their applications; ability to design, implement, and manage cloud-based solutions to meet business needs and improve operational efficiency.
- Database Design (Logical & Physical): Knowledge of database systems; ability to establish a data model for designing an organization's database that runs effectively and efficiently for better business outcome.
- ETL Process: Knowledge of the extraction, transformation and loading (ETL) process; ability to develop a database through the ETL process.
- Modeling: Data, Process, Events, Objects: Knowledge of data, process and events; ability to use tools and techniques for analyzing and documenting logical relationships among data, processes or events.
Top Candidates Will Have:
- Previous experience designing complex data models across multiple programs
- Deep knowledge of DDL and query optimization
- Deep knowledge of relational and non-relational databases
- Demonstrated ability to analyze large data sets using transactional databases and warehouse environments. (Snowflake highly desired)
Summary Pay Range:
$97,530.00 - $146,290.00
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
Visa Sponsorship is not available for this position.
Posting Dates:
October 22, 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.
Skills Required
- Ability to communicate complex technical concepts clearly using effective presentation, summarization, and simplification techniques
- Knowledge of agile methodologies and the agile development lifecycle
- Knowledge of cloud-based solutions and their applications
- Knowledge of logical and physical database design
- Knowledge of extraction, transformation, and loading processes
- Knowledge of data, process, event, and object modeling
- Previous experience designing complex data models across multiple programs
- Deep knowledge of DDL and query optimization
- Deep knowledge of relational and non-relational databases
- Ability to analyze large datasets using transactional databases and warehouse environments
- Knowledge of Snowflake
What the Team is Saying
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Software Engineer
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Recruiter
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Digital Product Manager
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Caterpillar Compensation & Benefits Highlights
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Retirement Support — Retirement plans are highlighted as a standout element, with a strong company match and an additional company contribution noted for certain groups. Feedback suggests this is a notable strength of the package, with specifics dependent on plan and eligibility.
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Healthcare Strength — Health coverage is described as comprehensive, spanning medical, dental, vision, HSAs/FSAs, wellness resources, and mental-health support through the EAP. Feedback suggests these offerings are competitive and broadly well regarded.
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Parental & Family Support — Paid parental leave and adoption assistance are explicitly included, with adoption reimbursement and supportive leave policies emphasized. Feedback suggests family support is generous and a meaningful part of total rewards.
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The Company
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 1.5M connected assets worldwide, our teams use data, technology, advanced analytics and AI capabilities to help solve our customers' toughest challenges.
Why Work With Us
At Cat Digital, we're accelerating Caterpillar's digital transformation to help customers solve their toughest challenges. Our teams use enterprise-wide data, emerging technologies, and customer insights to deliver solutions that drive real-world impact. Join us as we create innovative experiences that help customers succeed and power the world aro
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Employees engage in a combination of remote and on-site work.
Typical time on-site:
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