
Lead Data Scientist
Caterpillar Inc.
full-time
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Location Type: Office
Location: East Peoria • Illinois • Tennessee • United States
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Salary
💰 $128,470 - $208,770 per year
Job Level
About the role
- Key areas of accountability include participating in the design and development of Data and Analytic Solutions including GenAI as part of Strategic Cybersecurity projects and programs;
- Conduct Data Discovery, data preparation and data processing for business intelligence and ML / AI Models.
- Exploring, promoting, and implementing semantic data capabilities through data analytics and machine learning techniques.
- Leading to define 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 algorithms to improve effectiveness and accuracy on data analyses.
- Plan technical deliverables and definition of done for each sprint for the Jr. Data Engineers
- Communicate and Present the Technical Deliverables to stakeholders and business in an easy-to-understand way.
- Demonstrate a breadth of knowledge in the application statistical methods and/or digital methods to solve business problems
- Develop, validate, train and implement statistical models, and implement digital solutions
- Participate on 3-4 projects/products concurrently
- Demonstrate strong initiative to research and apply new methods to exceed customer expectations.
- Have a strong focus on continual learning in the Analytics field
Requirements
- Typically Master’s degree in Applied Statistics, Data Science, Business Analytics, Business Intelligence & Analytics, Mathematics, Computer Science, Computer Science, Engineering, Informatics, Information Systems Management, Mathematics, MBA with Technical Undergrad, Predictive Analytics, Statistics, or equivalent technical degree.
- Extensive experience applying Python (NumPy, SciPy, pandas, etc) programming to solve business challenges.
- Extensive experience (typically 8 years+) with advanced data analysis and statistical methods such as regression, hypothesis testing, ANOVA, statistical process control, etc.
- Extensive experience in practical applications of Machine Learning techniques such as Clustering, Logistic Regression, Random Forests, SVM or Neural Networks.
- Advanced experience in quantifying the costs, benefits, risks and chances for success before recommending a course of action.
- In-depth technical and problem-solving skills and evidence of continuous learning in the analytics field
- Extensive 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.
- Working knowledge with cloud technologies (AWS, Azure, Google Cloud, etc)
- Extensive experience with Snowflake and SQL
- Advanced experience in DevOPs and ML-OPs
- Extensive experience with the necessity and value of accuracy; ability to complete tasks with high levels of precision.
- Good understanding of Agile Best Practices to work with Project Manager and Team to Plan, Effort Estimation, Check Quality, Document and Deliver on time with help of team.
- Must demonstrate strong initiative, interpersonal skills, and the ability to communicate effectively; Presenting technical work in small or large setting of Stakeholders and Leaders.
- Experience with GenAI is plus
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
PythonNumPySciPypandasMachine LearningClusteringLogistic RegressionRandom ForestsSVMNeural Networks
Soft Skills
initiativeinterpersonal skillscommunicationproblem-solvingcontinuous learningpresentation skillsteam collaborationanalytical thinkingadaptabilityleadership
Certifications
Master’s degree in Applied StatisticsMaster’s degree in Data ScienceMaster’s degree in Business AnalyticsMaster’s degree in Business Intelligence & AnalyticsMaster’s degree in MathematicsMaster’s degree in Computer ScienceMaster’s degree in EngineeringMaster’s degree in InformaticsMaster’s degree in Information Systems ManagementMBA with Technical Undergrad