Data Scientist / Technical Analyst

Career Area: Marketing, 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. Launch your data science   or technical analyst   career by building AI and analytics solutions that help Caterpillar customers manage fleets, predict equipment failures, and   optimize   operations around the world.   You'll   work with machine learning, Generative AI, IoT data, and advanced analytics while partnering with experienced engineers and data scientists.       Cat Digital   is the digital and technology focused organization within Caterpillar, Inc. Our global team   is responsible for   bringing digital capabilities to Caterpillar’s world-famous yellow iron. Working with your yellow partners and Cat Dealers, we execute key components of digital and marketing portfolios, including global marketing & brand, connectivity, enterprise data, analytics and AI, equipment management, eCommerce, digital marketing, rental & used digital solutions, and aftermarket leads & insights.      Depending on team placement, you may focus on machine learning ,   AI, data analytics, digital product support, telematics ,   digital product   development , business   intelligence   or business insights .         What You Will D o   As a data scientist / technical analyst you may:    Develop models to power asset management solutions for customers and dealers using machine learning, deep learning, and statistics-based/physics-based analytics techniques on time-series sensor data, machine fault codes, inspections and analysis records to identify health anomalies, predict equipment failure modes, estimate remaining useful life, and build equipment risk models    Evaluating emerging technologies by evaluating new product services and technology platforms    Utilize Generative AI to develop and implement solutions, encompassing model training, evaluation, and selection. Engage in Prompt Engineering by fine-tuning AI models, developing new models, creating agents, assistants, and chatbots    Reliability monitoring and observability, incident response, automation development, reliability analysis, operational readiness reviews, root cause investigations, performance optimization, and continuous improvement initiatives Ensure long-term connectivity through strategic planning and execution, including global telematics device programs. This involves testing, research, and analysis of cellular, satellite, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, and other on-board and off-board technologies   Provide digital technical support for essential Caterpillar digital applications and products   Technologies you may use include, but are not limited to: Python, SQL, Machine Learning, Generative AI, Cloud Platforms, Data Visualization Tools, IoT & Telematics Data, Statistical Modeling       What You Will Have - Skills and Experiences     Business Statistics:   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    Accuracy and Attention to Detail:   understanding the necessity and value of accuracy; ability to complete tasks with   high levels   of precision    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    Machine Learning:   knowledge of principles,