• Job Description

  Req#: R0000314981

  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.

  As a Senior Data Scientist within Internal Auditing & Advisory Services (IAAS), you will be a technical expert collaborating with audit teams to create data driven objectives to assess and identify potential risk, such as inefficient processes and controls. You will be responsible for identifying and managing data sources, executing analytics, and communicating results to audit teams and business partners.

  This position offers a unique opportunity to learn about Caterpillar, to gain exposure and interact with senior leaders across the company, and to develop a risks and controls mindset that will be beneficial throughout your career. You will conduct 8-12 analytics projects annually, spanning a wide variety of processes and business units across the corporation.

  What you will do:

  • Research in-scope business risks and associated business processes
  • Gain understanding of relevant systems and underlying data
  • Design data-driven objectives to assess risks and controls
  • Use analytical tools and scripts to execute objectives
  • Communicate results and recommendations to audit teams and business partners
  • Work independently to Identify, design, and implement internal process improvements

  What skills you will have:

  • Business Statistics: Working knowledge of statistical tools, processes, and practices to describe business results in measurable scales; ability to use statistical tools and processes to assist in making business decisions.
  • Analytical Thinking: Working 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.
  • Programming Languages: Working knowledge of basic concepts and capabilities of programming; ability to use tools, techniques and platforms to write and modify programming languages.
  • Query and Database Access Tools: Extensive experience with data management systems; ability to use, support and access facilities for searching, extracting and formatting data for further use.
  • High degree of attention to Detail. Understanding the necessity and value of accuracy; ability to complete tasks with high levels of precision.

  Top candidates will also have:

  • Bachelor’s degree preferably in technology-related or quantitative, and 2-5 years of professional experience in analytics.
  • Experience with ETL (Extract, Transform, and Load) design
  • Proficiency with data science related programing languages (e.g., SQL, Python, R, etc.) and their related packages (e.g., Pandas, Numpy, etc)
  • Proficiency with data warehousing and database solutions (Snowflake preferred)
  • Experience with version control and code repositories (e.g., Git, GitHub, Azure DevOps)
  • Proficiency with data visualization tools (e.g., Power BI, Tableau). Demonstrated ability to build, maintain, and improve dashboards and data models preferred
  • Understanding of Caterpillar’s business structure and exposure to Caterpillar ERP and IT systems
  • Risk and controls experience
  • Ability and desire to learn quickly, demonstrated intellectual curiosity

  Employee benefit details:

  • 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 day one benefits [medical, dental, vision, RX, and 401(k)] along with the potential of an annual bonus.
  • Additional benefits include paid vacation days and paid holidays (prorated based upon hire date).

  Additional Information:

  • This position would ideally be located in Peoria, IL, Decatur, or Dallas, TX
  • This position requires the candidate to work a 5-day-a-week schedule in the office.
  • This position may require 10% travel.

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  Summary Pay Range:

  $110,520.00 - $179,640.00

  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

  Posting Dates:

  July 23, 2025 - August 6, 2025

  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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• About the company

  Since 1925, Caterpillar Inc. has been helping our customers build a better world – making sustainable progress possible and driving positive change on every continent. With 2020 sales and revenues of $41.7 billion, Caterpillar Inc. is the world’s leading manufacturer of construction and mining equipment, diesel and natural gas engines, industrial gas turbines, and diesel-electric locomotives. We do business on every continent, principally operating through three primary segments – Construction Industries, Resource Industries, and Energy & Transportation – and providing financing and related services through our Financial Products segment.

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