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.
Come join the newly formed Maintenance Components & Hydraulics team within RISM. As a data scientist you will provide valuable data analytics to a team of 170+ employees. This will enable the team to develop and execute our category strategies and deliver significant cost savings to Caterpillar.
What You Will Do :
- Develop and maintain scorecard and reports by consolidating data from multiple sources.
- 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.
- Assist in Cost savings activities :
o Coordinate RBM / ABP process - work with peers to understand and develop latest tools
o Develop cost reporting framework to review monthly results
o Consolidate all cost savings activities to provide director and strategy manager with visibility and actions to accelerate
o Collaborate with Cost Management Team on governance and idea generation
Assist in maintaining category strategies and source matricesDocument procedures and new tools using standard work.Lead change management in implementing procedures and tools.Education Requirement :
A degree in Engineering, Business, or Finance
What Skills You Will Have :
Business Statistics
Applies basic statistical tools to interpret business resultsIdentifies common errors and misinterpretations in dataExplains sample size, distributions, and standard deviationGenerates and interprets foundational statistical outputsAccuracy & Attention to Detail
Maintains precision while processing large data setsBalances speed with accuracy in task executionImplements cross-checking and quality assurance techniquesPromotes best practices for accuracy across teamsAnalytical Thinking
Defines problems and evaluates their impactCompares alternative solutions using structured methodsUses visual tools (e.g., flow charts, Pareto diagrams) to uncover patternsDraws logical conclusions from data using both intuition and analysisMachine Learning
Applies ML tools for tasks like search optimizationUses R and Python for statistical modeling and data processingConducts data mining and cleaning for business insightsExplores ML applications to improve business outcomesProgramming Languages
Supports implementation of specialized programming languagesAssists in design and development within structured environmentsReviews and troubleshoots basic code issuesAdheres to organizational standards for programming practicesQuery & Database Access Tools
Builds and tests queries using command languagesConnects to data warehouses with appropriate toolsRetrieves and manipulates data using advanced query functionsPerforms sorting, filtering, and basic calculationsRequirements Analysis
Gathers and documents functional and non-functional requirementsCommunicates with stakeholders to clarify needsPrepares detailed requirement documentationApplies organizational tools and standards for analysisProcurement Systems & Tools
Proficient in PowerBI, PROcure, and tools like CICT, Lognet, MRC, PO Inquiry, AoSAnalyzes procurement data to generate actionable insightsCommunicates effectively to develop standard proceduresApplies problem-solving techniques across diverse procurement scenariosDeveloping expertise in Snowflake and data miningTop Candidates Will Also Have :
Prior experience inProcurementFamiliarity withmonthly reporting processes, includingABP(Annual Business Plan) andRBM(Rolling Business Management)Demonstrated expertise incost savings initiativesAdditional Information :
Location : Mossville, IL and Dallas, TX
Work Arrangement : On-site, 5 days per week
Relocation Assistance : Not available
Sponsorship : Not available
Travel Requirement : Less than 10%
Summary Pay Range :
$95,640.00 - $155,400.00
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 benefitsPaid time off plan (Vacation, Holidays, Volunteer, etc.)401(k) savings plansHealth Savings Account (HSA)Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs)Health Lifestyle ProgramsEmployee Assistance ProgramVoluntary Benefits and Employee DiscountsCareer DevelopmentIncentive bonusDisability benefitsLife InsuranceParental leaveAdoption benefitsTuition ReimbursementThese benefits also apply to part-time employeesPosting Dates :
September 23, 2025 - September 30, 2025
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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