Data Scientist
| Company | Caterpillar Inc. |
|---|---|
| Location | Peoria, IL, USA, Dallas, TX, USA, Irving, TX, USA |
| Salary | $95640 – $155400 |
| Type | Full-Time |
| Degrees | Bachelor’s |
| Experience Level | Junior, Mid Level |
Requirements
- Background in Data Analytics, Economics, or Finance.
- Strong Power BI skills: building, maintaining, and improving dashboards and data models.
- Ability to communicate complex data clearly to senior leaders.
- Self-starter mindset with accountability to a global team.
- Proficiency in executive communication tools (PowerPoint, Teams, etc.).
- Understanding of financial markets, economic indicators, and their business impact.
- Familiarity with machine learning, Python/R, and data visualization tools.
Responsibilities
- Lead the collection, modeling, and analysis of large datasets to support business planning and decision-making.
- Manage and enhance Power BI dashboards and databases; address data connectivity and visualization gaps.
- Translate economic and financial market indicators into business recommendations.
- Create executive-ready PowerPoint presentations and communication materials.
- Collaborate across global teams, driving insights without direct authority.
- Promote semantic data capabilities using NLP, text analysis, and machine learning techniques.
- Conduct research to optimize data models and improve analytical accuracy.
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience working in global or cross-functional teams.
- A blend of technical and financial/economic expertise.
- Familiarity with commodities or steel market dynamics.
- Leadership experience or demonstrated ability to influence without authority.
- Proficiency in additional data tools such as Tableau or advanced Excel.
- Understanding of Caterpillar’s business structure and planning cycles.