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Business Technologies, 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.

Who is CAT Digital? What do we do?

Big machines require big thinking. Are you looking for your next big challenge?

Cat® Digital is the digital and technology arm of Caterpillar Inc., leveraging the latest technologies to build industry leading digital solutions for our customers and dealers. With over one million connected assets worldwide, our teams use data, technology, advanced analytics, telematics, and AI capabilities to help our customers build a better world.

Working with a Fortune 100 leader, you can build your career on a global scale and take advantage of development opportunities with emerging technologies. We’ve created an inclusive environment for you to explore your passions, make an impact and do the work that really matters. Join Us.

Job Summary

As a Data Scientist , you will work on analytical tasks and projects on huge amounts of data to support data-driven business decisions and development. You will be a part of the team that utilizes data science and statistical analysis to gain insight into market and customer behaviours to support aftermarket businesses.

Your responsibility will involve understanding existing data pipelines and algorithms to provide technical and business support, with the goal to enhance and optimize them with new techniques and models. As an ideal candidate for this position, you should have a solid background in using SQL and Python, knowledge of advanced statistical models and methods, as well as curiosity to explore and learn more.

We are looking for someone who can work independently as well as part of a team, who can communicate effectively and efficiently with business partners, and is willing to take ownership of their work. If you have a passion for problem-solving and constantly looking for ways to optimize processes, we encourage you to apply for this role.

What You Will Do / Responsabilities

• Maintain and support existing data pipelines and algorithms that are business critical

• Provide support to technical partners as well as business partners to drive adoption

• Explore and implement innovative and advanced statistical approaches to improve and transform solutions

• Assist the implementation of next-generation techniques, including tests, validation and delivery

• Communicate complex technical aspects and algorithms into understandable business language

• Have a strong focus on continuous learning in the analytics field

What You Have / Required skills

• Bachelor/Master or PhD degree (statistics, mathematics, physics, economics, biology or a similar field)

• Relevant professional experience (usually 2-10 years depending on degree) utilizing quantitative analysis is required

• Python and SQL are a must

• Statistics / Machine Learning

• Knowledge of data-science operationalization (Airflow, Great Expectations, etc.) is an advantage

• Ability to work and communicate effectively with both technical and business audience

• Self-motivated, independent, fast learner, curious, business results oriented

Additional information

A valid Swiss work permit or Swiss or EU-25/EFTA citizenship is required for this position.

Posting Dates:

Caterpillar is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EEO).

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There’s more to work at Caterpillar than just the work itself. We hire smart, friendly people and it shows in our culture. We hold ourselves to high standards and make sure our values of integrity, excellence, teamwork, commitment and sustainability come to life in the way we work. We make sure our employees feel continuously challenged while also supported. We provide professional growth opportunities, including leadership programs. We celebrate the diversity of our team, while also working together as one Caterpillar.

Our culture, like everything at our company, is made possible by each employee’s contribution. Person by person, we create the environment we work in, and we are proud of the Caterpillar we’ve built.