Caterpillar

Data Scientist

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Peoria IL USA

Hybrid

81K-122K Annually

Mid level

Artificial Intelligence • Cloud • Internet of Things • Software • Cybersecurity • Industrial

Cat Digital uses digital technologies to help Caterpillar Inc. customers build a better more sustainable world.

The Role

As a Data Scientist at Caterpillar you'll transform business questions into technical requirements develop reports and dashboards and collaborate with teams to create data products.

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.
As a Data Scientist you will play a key role in building the next evolution of analytics at Caterpillar. You will work with internal customers to understand complex nuanced problems and partner with data engineers scientists and other analysts to design data products to answer their questions. This role sits in the Earthmoving Division (EMD) Finance organization and will work cross-functionally to support decision makers across all of the Construction Industries (CI) segment.
What You Will Do:

Transform business questions into technical requirements that can deliver flexible sustainable data products to serve the business.
Investigate and assess gaps in business process and data assets to recommend changes to and create new data products and automations.
Develop engaging actionable and visually appealing reports and dashboards in Microsoft PowerBI (or other visualization techniques including Python)

What You Have:

Business Data Analysis: Skilled in using SQL Dashboards (Tableau Power BI) Python Microsoft Excel PowerPoint Snowflake or cloud data services. Experience with data analytics techniques automation data science AI to drive business KPI results.
Accuracy and Attention to Detail: Understanding the necessity and value of accuracy; ability to complete tasks with high levels of precision.
Effective Communications: Excellent oral and written communication skills. Demonstrated ability to effectively communicate and collaborate with internal and external business partners including senior leaders. Excellent human relations skills to develop a collaborative environment with leadership and key stakeholders.
Business Assessment: Knowledge of the activities tasks practices and deliverables for assessing and documenting business opportunities; ability to assess the benefits risks and success factors of potential applications.
Research Analysis: Knowledge of concepts methodologies and methods of research analysis; ability to locate interpret and evaluate research findings compiled and documented by others.

What Will Set You Apart:

Professional experience in data analytics or data science role
Beginner to Intermediate understanding of Python or another object-oriented programming language
Technical background using datasets in SQL
Experience creating visuals and modeling data in Power BI
Ability to collect required business data through various data sources and apply data analysis techniques to establish modify and maintain business data structures
Strong communication skills with the ability to explain work to business partners with limited data knowledge

Additional Details:

Location: Peoria IL
Relocation Assistance Offered: Yes
US Work Authorization Sponsorship Offered: None
Required Travel: Limited travel expected

What You Will Get:

Our goal at Caterpillar is for you to have a rewarding career. Our teams are critical to the success of our customers who build a better world.
Here you earn more than just a salary because we value your performance. We offer a total rewards package that provides benefits on day one (medical dental vision RX and 401K) along with the potential of an annual bonus. Additional benefits include paid vacation days and paid holidays.
All qualified individuals - Including minorities females veterans and individuals with disabilities - are encouraged to apply.

Summary Pay Range:
$81370.00 - $122060.00
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
This position requires working onsite five days a week.
Relocation is available for this position.
Visa Sponsorship is not available for this position.
Posting Dates:
April 8 2026 - April 14 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.
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Top Skills

Data Analytics

Excel

Power BI

Python

Snowflake

SQL

Tableau

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The Company

HQ: Irving TX

100000 Employees

Year Founded: 1925

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 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.