Data Scientist - Delivery

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Job Description:

Your Work Shapes the World at Caterpillar Inc.

When you join Caterpillar yourejoining 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 dontjust 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.

Cat Digital is the digital and technology arm of Caterpillar Inc. leveraging the latest technologies to build industry leading digital and analytics solutions for our customers and dealers. Weve created an inclusive environment for you to explore your passions make an impact and do the work that really matters. With over 1.5M connected assets worldwide our business and in the industries we serve data is generated continuously by Cat equipment using the latest technology advanced analytics telematics and AI capabilities to help our customers build a better world.

Job Summary:

We are looking for a dynamic Data Scientist with good Delivery Specialist/Technical Product Owner skills to join our fastpaced team. In this role you will play a pivotal role in shaping and delivering innovative analytics solutions to optimize our digital investments and drive the expansion of Rental revenue and customer base. Collaborate with crossfunctional teams understand business requirements and champion the development of cuttingedge analytics products.

This will be roughly 70% Data Science and 30% Delivery Specialist/Technical Product Owner.

If youre enthusiastic about improving customer satisfaction increasing marketing effectiveness and achieving operational efficiency and ready to make a meaningful impact we encourage you to join our team and grow your career in this exciting field.

What You Will Do:

• Ensure that analytics products meet business needs align with strategic goals and drive value generated by digital products. Your mission is to drive requirements for data products to drive rental growth.
• Performing the data gathering data mining and data processing processes in huge volume; creating appropriate data models.
• Exploring promoting and implementing semantic data capabilities through Natural Language Processing text analysis and machine learning techniques.
• Defining requirements and scope of data analyses; presenting and reporting possible business insights to management using data visualization technologies.
• Conducting research on data model optimization and algorithms to improve effectiveness and accuracy on data analyses.
• Assisting in the development testing and delivery of data products; Analyzing existing offerings preparing technical documentation and recommending upgrades.
• Supporting development by fulfilling their data requests preparing reports and providing technical assistance.

WhatYou Will Have:

• Business Statistics: Working 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.
• Accuracy and Attention to Detail: Extensive understanding the necessity and value of accuracy; ability to complete tasks with high levels of precision.
• Analytical Thinking: Working 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.
• Programming Languages: Working knowledge of basic concepts and capabilities of applying Python programming to solve business challenges; ability to use tools techniques and platforms in order to write and modify programming languages.
• Machine Learning: Working knowledge of principles technologies and algorithms of machine learning; ability to develop implement and deliver related systems products and services.
• Query and Database Access Tools: Working knowledge of data management systems; ability to use support and access facilities for searching extracting and formatting data for further use.
• Requirements Analysis: Working knowledge of tools methods and techniques of requirement analysis; ability to elicit analyze and record required business functionality and nonfunctionality requirements to ensure the success of a system or software development project.

Considerations for Top Candidates:

• Typically a Bachelors Masters or PhD degree in Applied Statistics Data Science Business Analytics Predictive Analytics Business Intelligence & Analytics Mathematics Computer Science Engineering (Aerospace Electrical Mechanical Computer Industrial Agricultural etc.) or equivalent technical degree.
• Extensive experience applying Python (NumPy SciPy pandas etc.) programming to solve business challenges.
• Strong analytical mindset with a deep understanding of data analytics.
• Effective communication skills with the ability to collaborate across all levels of a matrixed organization.
• Ability to clearly communicate technical findings and insights to nontechnical stakeholders fostering a collaborative and datainformed environment.
• Knowledge of endtoend data lifecycle across traditional data warehouses relational databases operational data stores business intelligence reporting as well as new concepts such as data fabrics data mesh and data lake house.
• Strong understanding of data governance metadata management data quality data modeling and data architecture concepts
• Knowledge of data technology products and components for Big Data and Cloud (AWS Data Lakes and similar).
• Indepth technical and problemsolving skills and evidence of continuous learning in the analytics field
• Must demonstrate strong initiative interpersonal skills and the ability to communicate effectively.
• Ability to work collaboratively in a complex rapidly changing and culturally diverse environment.
• Comfortable working in a dynamic environment where digital is still evolving as a core offering.

What You Will Get:

Working with a Fortune 100 leader you can build your career on a global scale and take advantage of development opportunities with emerging technologies. Weve created an inclusive environment for you to explore your passions make an impact and do the work that really matters. Join Us.

Additional Information:

This position will be based out of our Chicago IL office.

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About Caterpillar

Caterpillar Inc. is the worlds leading manufacturer of construction and mining equipment offhighway diesel and natural gas engines industrial gas turbines and dieselelectric locomotives. For nearly 100 years weve been helping customers build a better more sustainable world and are committed and contributing to a reducedcarbon future. Our innovative products and services backed by our global dealer network provide exceptional value that helps customers succeed.

Summary Pay Range:

Compensation and benefits offered may vary depending on multiple individualized factors job level market locationjobrelated 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 parttime employees

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.

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