Caterpillar, Inc

Data Specialist II, Cat Digital

Caterpillar, Inc$97K — $146K *
Information Technology
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's or Master's degree in Applied Statistics, Data Science, Business Analytics, Mathematics, Computer Science, or equivalent technical degree.
  • In-depth technical skills in analytics and a demonstrated interest in AI solutions.
  • Strong understanding of data governance, metadata management, and data architecture concepts.
  • Experience with cloud technologies like AWS, Azure, or Google Cloud.
  • Familiarity with version control tools such as GitHub.

Responsibilities

  • Analyze customer requirements and design implementable solutions.
  • Ensure data accuracy across large datasets in diverse formats.
  • Utilize SQL and other programming languages for data analysis.
  • Conduct data gathering, mining, and processing at scale; develop data models.
  • Present business insights to management through data visualization.
  • Collaborate with team members to build backend data infrastructure.

Benefits

  • Medical, dental, and vision coverage.
  • Paid time off including vacation and holidays.
  • 401(k) savings plan.
  • Health Savings Account (HSA) options.
  • Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs).
  • Career development programs.
  • Incentive bonuses and life insurance.
  • Tuition reimbursement for further education.
Full Job Description

Career Area:

Technology, Digital and Data

Job Description:

Job Summary:
Join the Advanced Leads and Insights team of Cat Digital and perform analytical tasks and initiatives on huge amounts of data to support data-driven business decision and development.

 

This is a rare and exciting opportunity to join a team building a new digital product from scratch! This role will be tasked with collaborating with senior team members to build backend data infrastructure and performing extensive data validation using mature techniques as well as leveraging AI.


What You Will Do:

  • Analyzing customer requirements and catering solutions that are implementable and maintainable.
  • Discerning data accuracy in large sets of data of diverse formats
  • Having proficiency in SQL and other data programming languages.
  • Performing the data gathering, data mining, and data processing processes in huge volume; creating appropriate data models.
  • Presenting and reporting possible business insights to management using data visualization technologies.
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What You Will Have:

  • Communicating Complex Concepts: Working knowledge of effective presentation tools and techniques to ensure clear understanding; ability to use summarization and simplification techniques to explain complex technical concepts in simple, clear language appropriate to the audience.
  • ETL Process: Working knowledge of the extraction, transformation and loading (ETL) process; ability to develop a database through the ETL process.
  • 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 applying Python programming to solve business challenges; ability to use tools, techniques and platforms in order to write and modify programming languages.
  • Query and Database Access Tools: Advanced knowledge of data management systems; experience using SQL to join multiple large datasets.

 

Considerations for Top Candidates:

  • Typically, a Bachelors or Masters degree in Applied Statistics, Data Science, Business Analytics, Predictive Analytics, Business Intelligence & Analytics, Mathematics, Computer Science, Engineering (Aerospace, Electrical, Mechanical, Computer, Industrial, Agricultural, etc.), or equivalent technical degree.
  • In-depth technical and problem-solving skills and evidence of continuous learning in the analytics field; demonstrated interest in using AI solutions to solve business challenges
  • Understanding of information management concepts such as controlled vocabularies, authority control, data modeling, and schema design.
  • Strong understanding of data governance, metadata management, data quality, data modeling, and data architecture concepts
  • Snowflake and other business intelligence experience
  • Working knowledge with cloud technologies (AWS, Azure, Google Cloud, etc.)
  • Ability to work collaboratively in a complex, rapidly changing, and culturally diverse environment.
  • Experience with version control / repositories such as GitHub
  • Must demonstrate strong initiative, interpersonal skills, and the ability to communicate effectively; demonstrated ability to work independently to identify data inconsistencies and recommend corrective action

 

 

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. We’ve created an inclusive environment for you to explore your passions, make an impact and do the work that really matters. Join Us.

 

Additional Details:

  • This position will be based out of either our Chicago, IL; Peoria, IL or Irving, TX (Dallas) offices
  • Relocation Assistance is NOT available for this role
  • Visa Sponsorship is NOT available now or in the future

 

Summary Pay Range:

$97,530.00 - $146,290.00

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

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Posting Dates:

September 23, 2026 - October 4, 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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