
Senior Data Scientist, Condition Monitoring
Caterpillar Inc.
full-time
Posted on:
Location Type: Hybrid
Location: Chicago • Illinois • United States
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Salary
💰 $112,710 - $183,140 per year
Job Level
About the role
- Directing the data gathering, data mining, and data processing processes in huge volume; creating appropriate data models to support predictive maintenance.
- Exploring, promoting, and implementing semantic data capabilities and advanced modeling paradigms to synthesize equipment insights from unstructured service data.
- Defining requirements and scope of data analyses; presenting and reporting possible business insights to management using data visualization technologies.
- Conducting research on data model optimization and evaluating emerging generative technologies to improve the effectiveness and accuracy of equipment health assessments.
Requirements
- Master’s or PhD degree in Applied Statistics, Data Science, Business Analytics, Predictive Analytics, Business Intelligence & Analytics, Mathematics, Computer Science, Engineering (Aerospace, Electrical, Mechanical, Computer, Industrial, Agricultural, etc.), or equivalent technical degree
- Experience with advanced statistical methods such as survival analysis/reliability engineering, statistical process control, Bayesian inference, and time series analysis.
- Practical applications of machine learning techniques such as Clustering, Regression/Classification, Random Forests, and Deep Learning.
- Experience with model interpretability methods and communicating model behavior to stakeholders.
- Competency in coaching and mentoring junior Data Scientists in the creation, validation, and application of statistical models as well as in implementing digital solutions.
- Extensive experience applying python (NumPy, SciPy, pandas, etc) programming to solve business challenges (typically 3+ years).
- Practical knowledge of cloud computing and workflow orchestration (e.g., Airflow) for building solutions in cloud environments (AWS, Snowflake, etc.).
- Good communication, interpersonal, and collaboration skills.
- Strong initiative to research and apply modern AI advancements, including generative approaches, to further enhance the evolution of predictive maintenance capabilities.
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
Applicant Tracking System Keywords
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Hard Skills & Tools
data gatheringdata miningdata processingdata modelingstatistical methodsmachine learningmodel interpretabilitypredictive maintenancedata visualizationcloud computing
Soft Skills
communicationinterpersonal skillscollaborationcoachingmentoringinitiativeresearchpresentationreportingstakeholder communication
Certifications
Master’s degreePhD degree