Data Scientist

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.

CATERPILLAR REMANUFACTURING
Do you have a passion for helping customers and supporting a sustainable solution? Since 1973, Cat Reman has helped bring the value at the core of every Cat product back to life. Customers look to us to provide a high-quality solution that is good for their business - and promotes sustainability. It's important to us to deliver. Our team is full of industry leaders. Together, following common values, we share a passion for delivering sustainability benefits that help the company contribute to a circular economy. It’s rewarding work, with an inspiring team, where every contribution matters.
 

About the role:
At Caterpillar Reman, we're passionate about using data to revolutionize the reman industry. Join our talented team in Mossville, IL or Dallas, TX as a Data Scientist and play a key role in developing innovative solutions that drive growth and efficiency. In this role, you'll leverage your expertise in Python, Azure DevOps, AWS, Kedro, and Power BI/Streamlit to build robust and sustainable data pipelines. You'll create insightful dashboards, implement Machine Learning models, and streamline data workflows using Agile methodologies. We're looking for a highly motivated individual who thrives in a collaborative environment. You'll have the opportunity to partner with various teams across the Reman business, gaining a deep understanding of our operations and technical landscape. Your insights will be instrumental in shaping data-driven decision making for division leadership.

Job responsibilities will Include but are not limited to:

• Analyze business requirements, both independently and as a part of a team, and lead the development of actionable data solutions through collaboration with stakeholders.
• Develop and maintain Python code adhering to high coding standards, utilizing Git version control for efficient collaboration and comprehensive documentation for code clarity.
• Develop compelling and informative data visualizations using Power BI, or other Visualization tools, to translate insights into actionable strategies for performance monitoring and effective communication across the organization.
• Directing 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.
• Leading to define 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.

Skill Descriptors:

• 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.
• Machine Learning: Working Knowledge of principles, technologies, and algorithms of machine learning; ability to develop, implement and deliver related systems, products and services.
• Programming Languages: Working Knowledge of basic concepts and capabilities of programming; ability to use tools, techniques, and platforms in order to write and modify programming languages.
• 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 non-functionality requirements to ensure the success of a system or software development project.
   

Top Candidates Will Have:

• Experience with building data pipelines using Python, utilizing Kedro, snowpark and sqlalchemy packages.
• Experience with Git-based workflows and collaborative software development.
• Prior experience with Azure Build Pipelines (or similar CI/CD tool) with a willingness to learn Azure specifically.

Additional Information:

• Relocation assistance is available for this role.
• This role does allow for sponsorship.
• The primary location for this role is Mossville, Illinois, but can be located in Dallas, Texas or within a 50-mile radius of a Caterpillar facility.

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 along with the potential of annual bonuses.
Additional benefits include paid vacation days and paid holidays (prorated based upon hire date).

• Medical, dental, and vision coverage​
• Paid time off plan (Vacation, Holiday, Volunteer, Etc.)​
• 401k savings plan​
• Health savings account (HSA)​
• Flexible spending accounts (FSAs)​
• Short and long-term disability coverage​
• Life Insurance​
• Paid parental leave​
• Healthy Lifestyle Programs​
• Employee Assistance Programs​
• Voluntary Benefits (Ex. Accident, Identity Theft Protection)

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Relocation is available for this position.Visa sponsorship available for eligible applicants.

Posting Dates:

May 17, 2024 - June 2, 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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