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Data Scientist II

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Hybrid
Peoria, IL
98K-158K Annually
Mid level
Hybrid
Peoria, IL
98K-158K Annually
Mid level
Translate business questions into technical requirements, build data products, analyze gaps, develop and deploy machine learning models and AI-assisted tools, and create Power BI reports and visualizations to drive business decisions.
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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.
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.
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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