Design, develop, and maintain Python applications and AI agents, integrate AI solutions with APIs and data sources, build Power BI dashboards, prepare and model data, collaborate with stakeholders, document systems, and troubleshoot and improve analytics and automation solutions.
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.
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Role Definition
We are seeking a skilled and motivated Python Developer with expertise in AI agents and Power BI to support advanced analytics, automation, and intelligent decision-support initiatives. This role focuses on developing Python-based solutions, building and deploying AI-driven agents, and delivering high-impact data visualizations that enable data-driven decision-making across the organization.
The Python Developer / AI & Analytics Engineer will design, develop, and maintain Python applications that support AI agent workflows, data processing, and analytics reporting. This role partners closely with engineering, analytics, and business stakeholders to translate requirements into scalable technical solutions.
What you will do
Degree Requirement
What you must have
Top candidates will also have
Additional Information
Final details
Please frequently check the email associated with your application, including the junk/spam folder, as this is the primary correspondence method. If you wish to know the status of your application - please use the candidate log-in on our career website as it will reflect any updates to your status.
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Summary Pay Range:
$89,210.00 - $144,960.00
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.
* 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:
July 1, 2026 - July 15, 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.
Not ready to apply? Join our Talent Community.
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.
Hear about the Caterpillar Experience for yourself
Role Definition
We are seeking a skilled and motivated Python Developer with expertise in AI agents and Power BI to support advanced analytics, automation, and intelligent decision-support initiatives. This role focuses on developing Python-based solutions, building and deploying AI-driven agents, and delivering high-impact data visualizations that enable data-driven decision-making across the organization.
The Python Developer / AI & Analytics Engineer will design, develop, and maintain Python applications that support AI agent workflows, data processing, and analytics reporting. This role partners closely with engineering, analytics, and business stakeholders to translate requirements into scalable technical solutions.
What you will do
- Design, develop, and maintain Python applications for automation, analytics, and system integration
- Build and deploy AI agents to support task automation and decision support
- Integrate AI solutions with internal tools, APIs, and data sources
- Develop and maintain Power BI dashboards and reports
- Prepare, transform, and model data for analytics and reporting
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to gather requirements and deliver solutions
- Document code, data models, and system designs
- Troubleshoot, test, and improve existing systems
Degree Requirement
- Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Data Analytics, or related field, or equivalent experience required.
What you must have
- Analytical Thinking: 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.
- Effective Communications: Understanding of effective communication concepts, tools and techniques; ability to effectively transmit, receive, and accurately interpret ideas, information, and needs through the application of appropriate communication behaviors.
- Teamwork: Knowledge of the necessity and value of teamwork; experience with; ability to work cooperatively towards shared goals and being supportive of others at all levels.
- Technical Excellence: Knowledge of a given technology and various application methods; ability to develop and provide solutions to significant technical challenges.
- Software Development: Knowledge of software development tools and activities; ability to produce software products or systems in line with product requirements.
- Requirements Analysis: Knowledge of tools, methods, and techniques of requirement analysis; ability to elicit, analyze and record required business functionality and non-functionality requirements to ensure the success of a system or software development project.
- System Testing: Knowledge of system and software testing; ability to design, plan and execute system testing strategies and tactics to ensure the quality of software at all stages of the system life cycle.
- Technical Troubleshooting: Knowledge of technical troubleshooting approaches, tools and techniques; ability to anticipate, recognize, and resolve technical issues on hardware, software, application or operation.
Top candidates will also have
- Proficiency in Python programming
- Experience with AI-based solutions or intelligent agents
- Hands-on experience with Power BI
- Working knowledge of SQL and relational databases
- Experience building LLM-based or autonomous AI agents
- Advanced Power BI skills including DAX and performance optimization
- Experience integrating Python data pipelines with BI tools
- Exposure to cloud platforms and scalable data architectures
- Ability to translate business needs into practical technical solutions
Additional Information
- This position will close at 11:59 p.m. on 07/15/2026.
- This position will be located onsite 5 days a week in East Peoria, IL (Building KK).
- Relocation assistance is available for this position.
- Sponsorship is NOT available for this position.
- This position may require less than 10% travel.
Final details
Please frequently check the email associated with your application, including the junk/spam folder, as this is the primary correspondence method. If you wish to know the status of your application - please use the candidate log-in on our career website as it will reflect any updates to your status.
#LI #MilitaryMonday #Letsdothework #caterpillarinc #Iamcaterpillar
Summary Pay Range:
$89,210.00 - $144,960.00
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:
July 1, 2026 - July 15, 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.
Not ready to apply? Join our Talent Community.
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