Lead Data Scientist, Cat Digital

Experteer Overview In this Lead Data Scientist role within Cloud Analytics Engineering, you drive high-impact analytics for electrification, aftermarket analytics, and strategic focus areas. You guide cross-functional teams, mentor junior scientists, and apply advanced statistical methods to real-world Caterpillar problems. You will work with data, AI, and domain knowledge of heavy equipment to shape future machines and solutions. This is a mission-driven, data-powered opportunity to influence product design and customer outcomes at scale. Compensation / Benefits * Lead and guide technical direction on cross-functional analytics projects * Mentor junior information scientists on analytical approaches * Contribute to 3-4 concurrent projects solving business problems with data * Apply statistical and digital methods to business problems and assess impact * Research and apply new methods and digital technologies to exceed customer expectations * Utilize data analytics software to deliver insights and decision-ready outputs * Understand Caterpillar systems, processes, and external market influences to inform analytics Tasks * Business statistics proficiency for describing and guiding decisions * High accuracy and attention to detail * Strong analytical thinking and root-cause analysis * Machine learning knowledge and practical delivery of ML systems * Programming skills and experience with data manipulation * Data management, querying, and data access capabilities * Requirements analysis skills to elicit and specify system needs * Experience in heavy equipment domain and related industries * Proficiency with Python (NumPy, SciPy, pandas etc) * Experience with cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, Google Cloud) * Experience in software development environments with version control tools (GIT, SVN, AZDO, Clearcase) Key requirements * Medical, dental, and vision benefits * Paid time off plan * 401(k) savings plans * Health Savings Account * Flexible Spending Accounts * Career Development

_ insights and decision-ready outputs * Understand Caterpillar systems, processes, and external market influences to inform analytics Tasks * Business statistics proficiency for describing and guiding decisions * High accuracy and attention to detail * Strong analytical thinking and root-cause analysis * Machine learning knowledge and practical delivery of ML systems * Programming skills and experience with data manipulation * Data management, querying, and data access capabilities * Requirements analysis skills to elicit and specify system needs * Experience in heavy equipment domain and related industries * Proficiency with Python (NumPy, SciPy, pandas etc) * Experience with cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, Google Cloud) * Experience in software development environments with version control tools (GIT, SVN, AZDO, Clearcase) Key requirements * Medical, dental, and vision benefits * Paid time off plan * 401(k) savings plans * Health Savings Account * Flexible Spending Accounts * Career Development