[job_card.job_description] Position Title
Data Scientist
Job Location
Irving, TX, USA
Onsite
Must have Skills/Attributes
PowerBI, Python, SQL
Position Description
Required Education
• Bachelor's degree in engineering, computer science, statistics, economics, mathematics, or a similar quantitative field + 1-2 years of professional experience in quantitative analysis.
• OR Master's/PhD in a related field.
Preferred Education:
• Degrees in Applied Statistics, Data Science, Business Analytics, Computer Science, Engineering (Mechanical/Industrial/etc), Mathematics, or MBA with technical undergrad.
Technical Skills:
• 1+ years of experience with Tableau or Power BI.
• Proficiency in SQL for data querying.
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision.
Strongly Preferred:
• 2+ years of Python (NumPy, pandas, SciPy) for business solutions.
• Experience with statistical methods: regression, hypothesis testing, ANOVA, clustering, Random Forests, SVM, etc.
• Familiarity with cloud platforms (AWS/Azure/GCP).
Soft Skills:
• Excellent English communication (written/verbal).
• Time management and ability to manage multiple projects.
• Collaborative mindset and willingness to support teammates.
Domain Knowledge (Bonus):
• Experience in heavy equipment industries (construction, mining, automotive, aerospace, etc.).
Job Description
• Develop data-driven insights to support Caterpillar's product development, aftermarket analytics, and demand forecasting.
• Translate machine/equipment data into actionable business strategies.
• Create dashboards and reports (Tableau/Power BI) for global Sales Execution teams.
• Apply statistical modeling and machine learning to solve business problems.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams (engineers, dealers, customers).
• Document projects, communicate progress, and address roadblocks.
Team & Work Environment:
• Onsite in Irving, TX (no remote work).
• Collaborative, non-competitive team with biweekly code reviews.
• <10% travel for team meetings.
Interview Process:
• Virtual interviews (1 round) starting mid-August
Disqualifiers (Red Flags)
• Inability to communicate clearly in English.
• Unwillingness to collaborate or support teammates.
• Candidates outside Texas.