Caterpillar

Senior Data Scientist

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Peoria IL USA

Hybrid

68K-183K Annually

Senior level

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

The Role

The Senior Data Scientist will lead analytics initiatives develop predictive models and build analytics-ready datasets partnering with multiple teams to ensure data-driven operational decisions.

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.
At Caterpillar the impact of data goes far beyond dashboards. As a Senior Data Scientist you'll help solve complex real-world problems that influence how we procure plan and operate on a global scale. Your work will turn data into insights leaders trust and use to make better decisions.
This role is ideal for an experienced hands-on data scientist who enjoys working end-to-end from shaping analytical approaches to building robust models to ensuring solutions are adopted and deliver real business value. You'll partner closely with procurement finance digital and operations teams to bring analytics into production.
What You Will Do

Lead analytics initiatives by translating business problems into analytical approaches models and actionable insights. Initiatives include critical cost analytics solutions and S2C and P2P solutions using ML / AI or any relevant solution.
Develop validate and maintain predictive models using machine learning and statistical methods aligned to business needs.
Build and manage analytics-ready datasets by designing ETL pipelines and integrating data sources (SQL Snowflake).
Create executive-ready dashboards and decision tools (Power BI) that support data-driven leadership decisions.
Partner cross-functionally with Procurement Finance Digital/IT and Operations to deploy and operationalize analytics solutions.
Apply data governance and operational best practices to ensure reliable scalable analytics.
Use modern engineering practices (Git CI/CD MLOps) to improve solution quality and sustainability.
Mentor and guide others on analytical and technical approaches.

What You Have

Strong foundation in machine learning and statistical modeling including model development validation and monitoring.
Proficiency in Python and SQL for analytics data pipelines and model development.
Experience working with cloud-based analytics platforms and production data environments.
Ability to translate complex analytical concepts into clear business-focused insights.
Experience building decision-oriented dashboards and visualizations.

What Will Set You Apart

Experience operationalizing machine learning solutions including MLOps CI/CD pipelines and model monitoring.
Strong SQL and Snowflake experience supporting ETL and analytics datasets.
Hands-on experience with techniques such as time series clustering tree-based models GLMs or neural networks.
Experience with Large Language Models (LLMs) or Natural Language Processing (NLP) use cases.
Familiarity with data governance enterprise analytics environments and value realization.
Proven ability to drive business adoption and ROI from analytics solutions.

Education / Experience
This role typically requires demonstrated proficiency in data science or advanced analytics applied in complex business-facing environments.
Qualified candidates will have:

Experience delivering analytics or machine learning solutions from concept through deployment and adoption.
Experience working independently on moderately complex to complex problems with broad business impact.
A strong analytical foundation developed through formal education equivalent professional experience or a combination of both.

Relevant backgrounds may include data science computer science engineering statistics mathematics economics or similar quantitative disciplines. Equivalent practical experience will be considered.
Additional Information

Peoria IL
Sponsorship is not available
Relocation assistance will be provided for those who qualify
Travel: Approximately 10%

About Caterpillar
For more than a century Caterpillar has helped build a better more sustainable world. With 2025 sales and revenues of $67.6 billion Caterpillar Inc. is shaping the future as the world's leading manufacturer of construction and mining equipment off-highway diesel and natural gas engines industrial gas turbines and diesel-electric locomotives. Backed by one of the largest independent global dealer networks and financing services through Cat Financial the company's primary business segments: Power & Energy Construction Industries and Resource Industries are solving customers' toughest challenges through commercial excellence and advanced technology driven by a highly skilled dedicated global team. Learn more at www.caterpillar.com.
Summary Pay Range:
$112710.00 - $183140.00
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:
April 30 2026 - May 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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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.