Career Area:

Business Technologies, 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.

Our 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). 

As a Data Scientist within the PSLD Transformation group, your primary responsibility will be to support profitable growth of Caterpillar’s Kitting business through data and analytics.  You will collaborate closely with various functional areas within the Kitting Solutions product group including New Product Development, Supply Chain, and Commercial to understand their business problems and leverage appropriate data and statistical and machine learning techniques to develop the best solution.  You will also support part number rationalization, and component services growth to accomplish PSLD Transformation 2.0 objectives.

Additional Information:

Location:  Morton, IL (United States)Additional Locations:  Dallas, TX (United States)Required Travel:  5% (Domestic)Relocation Assistance Offered:  None.Our team embraces flexibility through a hybrid work model.  In addition to working onsite at either our Morton, IL or Dallas, TX facility, our hybrid work model allows employees the flexibility to work from home based on business need.

What You Will Do:

Define requirements and scope of data analyses; present and report business insights to management using data visualization techniques.Extract, transform and analyze data in large volume to support fact-based, data-driven business decisions and development.Develop robust and scalable codes and leverage across multiple solutions.Other duties as assigned by Caterpillar management from time-to-time.

What You Have (Basic Requirements):

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.Explains the basic decision process associated with specific statistics.Explains reasons for common statistical errors, misinterpretations, and misrepresentations.Describes characteristics of sample size, normal distributions, and standard deviation.Generates and interprets basic statistical data.Accuracy and Attention to Detail:  Understanding the necessity and value of accuracy; ability to complete tasks with high levels of precision.Evaluates and makes contributions to best practices.Processes large quantities of detailed information with high levels of accuracy.Productively balances speed and accuracy.Implements a variety of cross-checking approaches and mechanisms.Demonstrates expertise in quality assurance tools, techniques, and standards.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.Approaches a situation or problem by defining the problem or issue and determining its significance.Makes a systematic comparison of two or more alternative solutions.Uses flow charts, Pareto charts, fish diagrams, etc. to disclose meaningful data patterns.Identifies the major forces, events and people impacting and impacted by the situation at hand.Uses logic and intuition to make inferences about the meaning of the data and arrive at conclusions.Machine Learning:  Knowledge of principles, technologies and algorithms of machine learning; ability to develop, implement and deliver related systems, products and services.Completes specific tasks and initiatives utilizing machine learning technologies.Utilizes specific tools and techniques to process descriptive and inferential statistics.Applies specific computing languages and tools in machine learning, such as R and Python.Explores to use machine learning in one’s own area to make business improvements.Conducts data mining and cleaning initiatives.Programming Languages:  Knowledge of basic concepts and capabilities of programming; ability to use tools, techniques and platforms in order to write effective programs.Participates in the implementation and support of specialized programming languages.Conducts basic reviews on writing a specific programming language within a specific platform.Assists with the design and development of specialized programming languages.Follows an organization's standards, policies and guidelines for structured programming specifications.Diagnoses and reports minor or routine programming language 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.Defines, creates and tests simple queries by using associated command language in a specific environment.Applies appropriate query tools used to connect to the data warehouse.Obtains and analyzes query access path information and query results.Employs tested query statements to retrieve, insert, update and delete information.Works with advanced features and functions including sorting, filtering and making simple calculations.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.Follows policies, practices and standards for determining functional and informational requirements.Confirms deliverables associated with requirements analysis.Communicates with customers and users to elicit and gather client requirements.Participates in the preparation of detailed documentation and requirements.Utilizes specific organizational methods, tools and techniques for requirements analysis.

What Will Set You Apart (Preferred Qualifications):

Bachelor’s degree, preferably in data science, mathematics, economics, engineering, or a similar field with quantitative coursework; or a Master’s degree and 1-2 years of experience, or a PhD.Previous professional experience utilizing quantitative analysis.Previous experience with production-level coding and development skills in Python and SQL.Proficiency with Power BI, including administration and DAX Scripting.Previous experience with various Caterpillar functional domains such as Dealer/Customer, Sales, Supply Chain, Engineering, etc.Previous experience with different types of databases such as DB2, Oracle and Snowflake.Familiarity with Azure cloud technology.

What You Will Get:

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.  The total rewards package, beyond based salary includes:

Annual Incentive Bonus Plan*Medical, Dental, and Vision coverage starting Day 1Paid Time Off Plan (Vacation, Holiday, Volunteer, etc.)401(k) Savings Plan including Company match.Health Savings Account (HSA)Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs)Short and long-term disability coverageLife InsuranceParental LeaveEmployee Assistance ProgramsVoluntary Benefits and Employee DiscountsCareer Development

*Subject to annual eligibility an incentive plan guideline

About Caterpillar:

Caterpillar Inc. is the world’s leading manufacturer of construction and mining equipment, off-highway diesel and natural gas engines, industrial gas turbines and diesel-electric locomotives. For nearly 100 years, we’ve been helping customers build a better, more sustainable world and are committed and contributing to a reduced-carbon future. Our innovative products and services, backed by our global dealer network, provide exceptional value that helps customers succeed.

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Posting Dates:

November 6, 2024 - November 19, 2024

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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