Caterpillar, Inc

Data Scientist II

Caterpillar, Inc$97K — $158K *
Information Technology
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 5-7 years of experience in data analytics or data science roles
  • Proficiency in SQL, Python, and cloud data services like Snowflake
  • Strong understanding of data visualization, particularly in Power BI
  • Experience with machine learning model development and deployment
  • Exceptional oral and written communication skills
  • Detail-oriented with a high level of accuracy in work
  • Knowledge of business assessment methodologies and research analysis

Responsibilities

  • Transform business questions into technical requirements for data products
  • Assess gaps in business processes and data assets to recommend changes
  • Develop machine learning models for enhanced decision-making
  • Create engaging and visually appealing reports in PowerBI
  • Collaborate with stakeholders to drive business insights and data solutions

Benefits

  • Medical, dental, and vision benefits
  • Paid time off including vacation and holidays
  • 401(k) savings plans with company match
  • Health Savings Account (HSA) options
  • Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs)
  • Support for career development and education
  • Incentive bonuses based on performance
  • Employee Assistance Program and well-being programs
  • Disability benefits and Life Insurance coverage
  • Parental leave and adoption assistance
Full Job Description
Career Area:
Technology, Digital and Data

Job Description:

What You Will Do:
  • Transform business questions into technical requirements that can deliver flexible, sustainable data products to serve the business.
  • Investigate and assess gaps in business process and data assets to recommend changes to and create new data products and automations.
  • Develop machine learning models and AI assisted analysis / tools to deliver faster insights and better decision making
  • Develop engaging, actionable, and visually appealing reports and dashboards in Microsoft PowerBI (or other visualization techniques, including Python)


What You Have:
  • Business Data Analysis: Skilled in using SQL, data visualization, Python, Snowflake or cloud data services. Experience with data analytics techniques, automation, data science, AI to drive business KPI results. Ability to deploy and maintain production-level code.
  • Accuracy and Attention to Detail: Understanding the necessity and value of accuracy; ability to complete tasks with high levels of precision.
  • Effective Communications: Excellent oral and written communication skills. Demonstrated ability to effectively communicate and collaborate with internal and external business partners including senior leaders. Excellent human relations skills to develop a collaborative environment with leadership and key stakeholders.
  • Business Assessment: Knowledge of the activities, tasks, practices and deliverables for assessing and documenting business opportunities; ability to assess the benefits, risks, and success factors of potential applications.
  • Research Analysis: Knowledge of concepts, methodologies and methods of research analysis; ability to locate, interpret and evaluate research findings compiled and documented by others.


What Will Set You Apart:
  • Professional experience in data analytics or data science role
  • Professional experience developing and deploying machine learning models (supervised and unsupervised)
  • Intermediate to expert knowledge in Python or another object-oriented programming language
  • Technical background using datasets in SQL
  • Experience creating visuals and modeling data in Power BI
  • Ability to collect required business data through various data sources and apply data analysis techniques to establish, modify, and maintain business data structures
  • Strong communication skills with the ability to explain work to business partners with limited data knowledge


Additional Details:
  • Required Travel: Limited travel expected


What You Will Get:
  • 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 a salary because we value your performance. We offer a total rewards package that provides benefits on day one (medical, dental, vision, RX, and 401K) along with the potential of an annual bonus. Additional benefits include paid vacation days and paid holidays.
  • All qualified individuals - Including minorities, females, veterans and individuals with disabilities - are encouraged to apply.


Summary Pay Range:

$97,530.00 - $158,480.00

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 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

This position requires working onsite five days a week.

Relocation is available for this position.

Visa Sponsorship is not available for this position.

Posting Dates:
June 5, 2026 - June 11, 2026

Any offer of employment is conditioned upon the successful completion of a drug screen.

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About Caterpillar, Inc

Progress Rail Services Corporation, a Caterpillar company, is one of the largest integrated and diversified suppliers of railroad and transit system products and services worldwide. Since its acquisition by Caterpillar Inc. in 2006, Progress Rail has used the Caterpillar international footprint to gain quick and widespread notice and approval across the globe. Product technology, reliability and durability, along with legendary aftermarket parts and service support, have been their keys to success. Caterpillar is the world's leading manufacturer of construction and mining equipment, diesel and natural gas engines and industrial gas turbines. The technology and world reach of Caterpillar, combined with the service standard and historical reliability of Progress Rail, ensures their products and services make a growing impact on the world rail industry. With their acquisition of Electro-Motive Diesel (EMD), Progress Rail is the world's largest builder of diesel-electric locomotives for all commercial railroad applications including freight, intercity passenger, commuter, switching, industrial and mining. EMD is also a global provider of diesel power engines for marine propulsion, offshore and land based oil well drilling rigs and stationary power generation. Electro-Motive is the only diesel engine manufacturer of its size to have produced more than 70,000 engines. This success stems from product reliability, serviceability, load acceptance capability, low operating costs and ease of maintenance with standardized components.

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Learn more about Caterpillar, Inc
Size
107,700 employees
Market Cap
$125.3 billion
Industry
Net Income
$2.9 billion
Founded
1925
5 Year Trend
+5.8%
Revenue
$41.7 billion
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