Senior Data Scientist, Cat Foresight

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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 solutions for our customers and dealers. With over 1.5 million connected assets worldwide our teams use data technology advanced analytics telematics and AI capabilities to help our customers build a better more sustainable world.

Job Summary:

Join the Cat Digital Analytics team and help build the next generation of intelligent digital capabilities that power Caterpillars this role you will design advanced analytics AI agents and conditionmonitoring models that turn complex equipment telematics and service data into actionable insights for users customers and internal stakeholders. You will also lead datadriven innovation through worldclass visualization modeling and experimentation that directly improves fleet uptime service efficiency and customer value.

What You Will Do:

• Direct and optimize data gathering mining and processing pipelines across large-scale multi-source datasets; develop and maintain advanced analytical and machine learning models.
• Explore develop and implement semantic and intelligent system capabilitiessuch as AI agents natural language interfaces text analytics and machine learning applicationsto improve user experiences and scalability.
• Define requirements scope analysis efforts and deliver actionable business insights through high-quality intuitive data visualizations dashboards and analytical storytelling.
• Lead research and experimentation on algorithm optimization new modeling techniques and analytic methods to improve accuracy scalability and realtime condition monitoring performance.

What You Will Have:

• Machine Learning & Intelligent Systems (Extensive): Deep understanding of ML algorithms AI agents LLMbased workflows and predictive modeling; ability to design train deploy and validate advanced analytical solutions at scale.
• Programming & Data Engineering (Extensive): Strong proficiency in Python (NumPy SciPy Pandas scikitlearn PyTorch/TensorFlow optional) with experience building productiongrade data pipelines and modelserving components.
• Data Visualization & Storytelling (Extensive): Expertise in designing insightful intuitive data visualizations using Power BI Tableau Plotly or similar platforms; ability to communicate complex analytics to technical and nontechnical audiences.
• Business Statistics & Analytical Thinking (Extensive): Strong statistical foundation and the ability to structure ambiguous problems identify analytical approaches and derive measurable businessrelevant insights.
• Query & Database Tools (Extensive): Robust experience working with large databases and cloud data environments (AWS Snowflake); ability to extract transform and manipulate data efficiently.
  

Considerations for Top Candidates:

• Experience with condition monitoring telematics analytics or equipment health modeling.
• Handson experience building or integrating AI agents LLMpowered workflows or autonomous decision-support systems.
• Strong background in timeseries modeling anomaly detection assethealth diagnostics or predictive maintenance.
• Experience deploying analytics in cloudnative environments (AWS and Snowflake preferred; Azure acceptable).
• Familiarity with MLOps CI/CD model monitoring or scalable model deployment.
• Certifications such as AWS Cloud Practitioner Azure AI Engineer AWS Machine Learning Specialty or equivalent.
• Demonstrated ability to coach and mentor junior data scientists and lead crossfunctional analytics initiatives.
• Experience integrating data from diverse business domains into unified analytics solutions.

Additional Information:

This position will have the option to be based out of our Chicago IL or Peoria IL offices.

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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.

About Caterpillar

Caterpillar Inc. is the worlds 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 weve 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.

Summary Pay Range:

Compensation and benefits offered may vary depending on multiple individualized factors job level market locationjob-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

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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