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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.\nRole Summary \nAs a Data Scientist, you will play a key role in building the next evolution of analytics at Caterpillar. You will work with internal customers to understand complex, nuanced problems and partner with product service engineers, dealers, and other product group engineers to design data products to answer their questions. This role sits in the Medium Wheel Loader Product Support organization and will work cross-functionally to support decision makers across all of the global product support teams.\nWhat You Will Do (Job Duties)\nLead large-scale data collection, mining, processing, and modeling. Apply natural language processing, text analytics, and machine learning to expand semantic data capabilities.\nDefine analysis requirements and scope, then present actionable insights to leaders through clear data visualizations.\nResearch and optimize data models and algorithms to improve analytical accuracy and effectiveness.\nCollaborate with engineers to translate data insights into actionable requirements that support equipment operation and the development of systems integrated with machine hardware. \nWhat You Will Have (Core Skills)\nBusiness Data Analysis: Skilled in using SQL, Dashboards (Tableau, Power BI), Python, Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint, Snowflake or cloud data services. Experience with data analytics techniques, automation, data science, AI to drive business KPI results. \nAccuracy and Attention to Detail: Demonstrates working knowledge of review methods and quality controls to process detailed information accurately, verify outputs, assess errors or omissions, and prevent recurrence.\nEffective 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. \nAnalytical Thinking: Applies working knowledge of structured analysis to define business problems, identify key factors and stakeholders, evaluate patterns and trends, and recommend effective solutions using sound judgment.\nRequirements Analysis: Applies working knowledge of established methods to partner with customers and users, define and confirm requirements, and produce clear business and system documentation using appropriate tools and standards. \nTop Candidates Will Have\nExperience working with mechanical systems or large construction equipment.\nProven ability to translate complex datasets and analytical findings into clear, actionable instructions and documentation.\nExperience transforming large, complex datasets into actionable business insights. Strength in statistical analysis, data mining, processing, and modeling.\nExperience applying machine learning, natural language processing, or text analytics to business challenges.\nAbility to define analytical requirements and communicate clear recommendations through compelling data visualizations.\nProficiency with programming languages, query tools, databases, and data warehouses.\nA track record of improving data models and algorithms to increase analytical accuracy and business value.\nStrong attention to detail, analytical judgment, and the ability to partner with customers and users to translate requirements into effective solutions.\nAdditional Information\nThis position is located in Peoria, IL\nRelocation assistance is available\nVisa sponsorship and ISE are not available\nExpected travel in this role is 10%\nCaterpillar expects employees to work onsite 5 days a week when not traveling\nSummary Pay Range:\n$89,210.00 - $144,960.00Compensation and benefits offered may vary depending on multiple individualized factors, job level, market location, job-relatedknowledge, skills, individual performance and experience. 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