Embedded Product Analytics Engineer

Caterpillar Inc.

Embedded analytics engineer transforming Caterpillar equipment data into product insights. Developing condition-monitoring models for product improvement, field investigations, and reliability.

Posted 9/11/2026full-timeMossville • Illinois • 🇺🇸 United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $97,530 - $146,290 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates strong analytical skills in engineering data analysis and the ability to distinguish valid from invalid data using mechanical-system knowledge. Proficient in coding and developing condition-monitoring content, with a solid foundation in engine and mechanical systems.

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Engineering Data AnalysisPython ExperienceSQL ExperienceMechanical-System KnowledgeProject Leadership Capability

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Hard Skills

Engineering AnalysisAnalytical MethodsCondition-Monitoring DevelopmentRoot-Cause AnalysisRequirements AnalysisDocumentation Skills

Soft Skills

Strong Communication CapabilityAnalytical ThinkingDecision-Making SkillsCritical-Thinking Skills

Tools & Technologies

TelematicsCondition-Monitoring ToolsTicketing Process

Industry Keywords

New Product IntroductionContinuous Product ImprovementField InvestigationsProduct-Support EngineeringMechanical EngineeringElectrical EngineeringMechatronics Engineering

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

PythonSQL

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Transform engineering and product-performance data into actionable insights
Support New Product Introduction, Continuous Product Improvement, field investigations, condition-monitoring development, and product-support engineering
Analyze engineering and product-performance data
Work from engineering requests submitted through the team’s ticketing process
Clarify analytical requirements with requesting engineering teams
Develop, code, document, deploy, and hand off condition-monitoring content
Identify equipment failure signatures from telematics and engineering data
Apply engine and mechanical-system knowledge to evaluate data quality
Distinguish valid engineering data from invalid data
Collaborate with internal engineering partners, industry stakeholders, and global team members
Learn and apply team procedures and quality-check processes
Support small projects and lead appropriate projects with coaching
Develop a condition-monitoring failure model and complete it for handoff to Cat Digital for deployment
Communicate and collaborate with India-based team members
Participate in occasional early-morning or non-standard work-hour meetings
Travel approximately 0–10%

Requirements

What you’ll need

Engineering-based education and/or relevant engineering experience
Ability to perform engineering data analysis
Ability to distinguish valid and invalid engineering data using mechanical-system understanding
Capability to work within a product-support and engineering-analysis environment
Interest in coding and analytics
Strong communication capability
Basic understanding of engines, mechanical systems, and rotating components
Knowledge of technical analysis concepts, methodologies, tools, and technologies
Analytical thinking and root-cause analysis skills
Decision-making and critical-thinking skills
Requirements analysis and documentation skills
Engineering analysis, coding, and analytical methods
Python experience preferred
SQL experience preferred
Engine knowledge beyond the basic understanding required for the role preferred
Mechanical-system knowledge preferred
Mechanical, electrical, or mechatronics engineering background preferred
Hands-on equipment experience preferred
Project leadership capability preferred
Ability to participate in occasional early-morning or non-standard work-hour meetings
Ability to work onsite five days per week
Visa sponsorship is not available
Successful completion of a drug screen required

Benefits

Comp & perks

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
Relocation assistance
Occasional global collaboration meetings
Part-time employees are eligible for benefits marked with an asterisk