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.Interview Process :
Virtual interviews (1 round) starting mid-AugustDisqualifiers (Red Flags)
Inability to communicate clearly in English.Unwillingness to collaborate or support teammates.Candidates outside Texas.