2025 Cat Digital - Early Career Data Scientist / Technical Analyst

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.

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 / Technical Analyst Professional, 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.    

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.

As a data scientist / technical analyst you may:

• Develop models to power asset management solutions for customers and dealers using machine learning, deep learning, and statistics-based/physics-based analytics techniques on time-series sensor data, machine fault codes, inspections and analysis records to identify health anomalies, predict equipment failure modes, estimate remaining useful life, and build equipment risk models
• Evaluating emerging technologies by evaluating new product services and technology platforms
• Gen AI for developing and implementing solutions including model training, evaluation, and selection as well as Prompt Engineering by fine tuning AI models, developing AI models, prompt engineering, developing agents, assistants, and chat bots
• Long-term connectivity utilizing line strategy and execution including telematics device programs globally by testing, research, and analysis on cellular/Sat/Wi-Fi/B.T and other on-board and off-board technologies
• Digital technical support on critical Caterpillar digital applications and products

What You Will Have - Skills and Experiences

• 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
• Accuracy and Attention to Detail : understanding the necessity and value of accuracy; ability to complete tasks with high levels of precision
• 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
• Machine Learning : knowledge of principles, technologies and algorithms of machine learning; ability to develop, implement and deliver related systems, products and services
• Programming Languages : knowledge of basic concepts and capabilities of programming; ability to use tools, techniques and platforms in order to write and modify programming languages
• 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
• 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

Degree Requirements 

Bachelor’s degree or higher in Data Science, Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering or related degree  

Top candidates will also have 

• Minimum cumulative GPA requirement 3.0/ 4.0 (no rounding)
• Expected graduation date between January 2024 through June 2025
• 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 Chicago and Peoria Illinois
• Basic relocation may be available, dependent on relocation qualifications 

Summary Pay Range:

$87,480.00 - $142,200.00

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

Relocation is available for this position.Visa Sponsorship is not available for this position. This employer is not currently hiring foreign national applicants that require or will require sponsorship tied to a specific employer, such as, H, L, TN, F, J, E, O. As a global company, Caterpillar offers many job opportunities outside of the U.S which can be found through our employment website at www.caterpillar.com/careers.

Posting Dates:

February 17, 2025 - February 21, 2025

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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