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.
At Caterpillar, we work to help our customers build a better world. Without our team of talented, bright and driven individuals, we wouldn't be the Caterpillar we are today. Now, this is your chance to join our team and do work that matters. We want you to help us enable customer success, make progress possible around the world and help our communities grow and thrive. We are looking for a dynamic, organized self-starter to join our Product Support and Logistics Division as a Data Scientist in Morton, IL.
The Product Support and Logistics Division (PSLD) is one of the most innovative divisions within Caterpillar. In PSLD, as within all of Caterpillar, our priority is our customers and helping them build a better world. We touch nearly every element of the services value stream from procurement to design and manufacturing to distribution. PSLD is responsible for Aftermarket Parts Distribution of Cat Parts, Integrated Logistics, segment Procurement and the design and manufacture of Wear Components (Undercarriage and GET) and Maintenance Components (Seals, Tubes & Hardware, Hose & Couplings, Fluids and Filters).
We're committed to our customers, who build a better world with our products, services and solutions. We understand and show the value of why they should always choose us. We're exploring new ideas and opportunities -innovating to discover the breakthroughs necessary for tomorrow's growth.
Through it all, we are one team- creating and delivering world-class components and solutions superior to the competition.
Learn more about the Caterpillar Experience.
Job Summary:
As a Data Scientist, you will leverage your quantitative analysis, data management, modeling and/or data visualization skills as an individual contributor to project teams tasked with solving business problems. This position is a part of the Caterpillar Integrated Logistics Analytics Team, which uses quantitative methods such as business simulations, data mining, machine learning, and advanced statistical techniques to solve problems.
Additional Info:

• Location: Morton, IL
• Travel: Up to 10% (primarily domestic)
• Relocation Offered: None
• Sponsorship Offered: None

What You Will Do:

• Analytics-based research supporting project teams.
• Use programming languages such as SAS or Dataiku to build models and develop solutions to business problems.
• Build and support predictive analytics including forecasting solutions.
• Develop foundational reporting to support key Integrated Logistics functional groups.
• Create Power BI dashboards for reporting and exploratory analysis.
• Develop ad-hoc data analysis, data processing, and data visualization.

What You Have (Required Skills):

• 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 development project.
• 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.
• 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.

What Will Put You Ahead (Preferred Skills):

• Bachelor's degree or higher in Analytics, Data Science, Mathematics, Statistics, Computer Science, or Industrial Engineering with quantitative and technically challenging coursework
• Knowledge of basic statistical approaches and/or data management techniques
• Experience with analytical and statistical modeling and analysis tools like Python, R, SAS, and/or SQL
• Experience with data visualization and analytical software like Power BI or Tableau
• Demonstrated experience working in MS Office Suite of programs
• Experience utilizing quantitative analysis
• Experience in machine learning models and/or deep learning (AI) using tools like Python, R, and/or Dataiku
• Demonstrates the ability to communicate effectively verbally with digital media and concepts using data visualization
• Experience in automation tools such as Power Automate or Excel VBA
• Enthusiasm for big data processing, research, analytics, and problem solving
• Demonstrates teamwork, initiative, and interpersonal skills
• Highly proficient written and verbal communication skills

What You Will Get:
We look forward to welcoming the successful candidate to our dynamic, diverse, and friendly team. We have a culture of openness, autonomy, support, and personal development as well as a continuous drive for improvement.
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
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:
May 13, 2025 - May 27, 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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