Senior 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.
As a Senior 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 creation of new data products and automations.
• Lead the development of junior data scientists and citizen developers - creating/curating guides, resources, and standards to support implementation of the analytics strategy.
• Develop engaging, actionable, and visually appealing reports and dashboards in Microsoft PowerBI.

What You Have :

• Education/Experience: Professional experience in data analytics or data science role.
• Business Data Analysis: Highly skilled in using SQL, Dashboards (Tableau, Power BI), Python, Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint, Snowflake or cloud data services. Highly skilled in 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. Project management skills, process/LEAN savvy.
• 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. 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. Research Analysis: Knowledge of the 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:

• Intermediate to advanced 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.
• Experience working in an ambiguous environment with unclear expectations, changing requirements, and conflict.
• Experience with project management concepts including project charters, scheduling and planning projects and successful completion.
• 5+ years of business insights and automation related experience preferred.

Summary Pay Range:
$112,710.00 - $183,140.00
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:
October 15, 2026 - October 28, 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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