Senior Data Scientist

at Caterpillar, Inc. in Peoria, Illinois, United States

Job Description

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.

As a Senior Data Scientist with the Excavation division at Caterpillar you will leverage your focus on accuracy and keen attention to detail as a key contributor to the development analytical tools used by senior leadership to make business decisions.

What You Will Do:

+ Direct the data gathering, data mining, data processing and data modeling for large datasets including the processing, cleansing, and verification of datasets used for analysis. .

+ Lead requirement definition and scope of data analyses, presenting and reporting possible business insights to management using data visualization technologies.

+ Conduct research on data model optimization and algorithms to improve effectiveness and accuracy on data analyses.

+ Use knowledge of statistical approaches, data management techniques, and/or related digital technologies to complete projects.

+ Conduct technical analysis of new requests from internal customers to gather requirements, analyze, and convert into technical requirements for optimal coding structure for technical development.

+ Research and apply new methods and digital technologies to exceed customer expectations.

In this role, you will showcase:

+ Your Analytical Thinking to leverage the most effective tools and technology that will help senior leadership make business decisions.

+ Your demonstrated skills in the design and development of software applications in an Object-Oriented Programming Language such as SQL, Java, or Python and apply machine learning tools and languages (such as R).

+ Your extensive skills in Query and Database Access Tools to use, support and access facilities for searching, extracting, and formatting data for further use.

+ Your knowledge in Requirements Analysis to effectively build tools based on the voice of leadership.

Top candidates will also have:

+ Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university.

+ Professional experience in Data Analytics and SQL Concepts

+ Ability to clearly communicate vision and complex technical ideas, data science initiatives and insights to all levels of users within the organization

+ 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.

+ 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.

+ Ability to work on increasingly more complex assignments and will have demonstrated strong leadership, initiative, interpersonal skills, and the ability to communicate effectively.

+ Displayed intellectual curiosity and the desire to learn new tasks with strong attention to details.

+ Ability to work independently.

Additional Info:

+ The primary location for this position is Peoria, IL.

+ Domestic relocation assistance is available for those who qualify.

+ Sponsorship is not available.

+ ISE is not available for his position.

Final details:

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Employee benefit details:

Our goal at Caterpillar is for you to have a rewarding career. Our teams are critical to the success of our customers who build a better world. Here you earn more than just an hourly wage because we value your performance, we offer a total rewards package that provides day one benefits (medical, dental, vision, RX, and 401K) along with the potential of a monthly bonus.

Additional benefits include paid vacation days and paid holidays (prorated based upon hire date).

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.

Relocation is available for this position.

Visa Sponsorship is not available for this position. This employer is not currently hiring foreign national applicants that require or will require sponsorship tied to a specific employer, such as, H, L, TN, F, J, E, O. As a global company, Caterpillar offers many job opportunities outside of the U.S which can be found through our employment website at www.caterpillar.com/careers.

Posting Dates:

July 9, 2024 – July 30, 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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