Data Scientist, Analyst

Caterpillar Inc.

Data scientist/technical analyst at Caterpillar developing AI solutions for fleet management and predictive maintenance. Collaborating with a global team to create analytics tools and enhance customer operations.

Posted 7/3/2026full-timeChicago • Illinois, Texas • 🇺🇸 United StatesJuniorMid-Level💰 $89,210 - $144,960 per yearWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

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
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

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s degree or higher in data science, computer engineering, electrical engineering or related degree (selected candidates must complete their degree by their start date)
0-2 years of relevant experience related to this field (internships or academic projects are a plus)
Minimum cumulative GPA requirement 3.0/ 4.0 (no rounding)
Experience through internships, personal projects, research, hackathons, student organizations, or coursework is highly valued

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

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Hard Skills & Tools

Data AnalysisPredictive ModelingStatistical TechniquesPhysics-Based AnalyticsModel TrainingModel EvaluationModel SelectionHealth Anomaly DetectionEquipment Risk ModelingTime-Series Analysis