Data Scientist

Career Area:

Technology, 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, data and AI 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 Opportunity:

We are seeking talented individuals to join our team to help us grow our presence, organization, culture, which will drive our digital product development efforts. As a member of our team, you will have the opportunity to work with cutting-edge technologies and collaborate with top professionals working on very high impact and visibility products. Don't miss this chance to join a forming presence and support digital innovation for a global leader in heavy machinery!

What will you do?

We are excied to offer one-year fixed-term position at Cat Digital. As 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 AI, data science and statistical analysis to gain insight into asset condition monitoring as well as market and customer behaviors 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. You will as well:

Assist the implementation of next-generation techniques (such as weak learning, time series, NLP) supported by AI and agents, including tests, validation and delivery

Explore and implement innovative and advanced statistical approaches to improve and transform solutions, including Large Language Model (LLM) concepts and prompt engineering techniques to solve business challenges.

Provide support and explainability to technical partners as well as business partners to drive adoption

Create documentation, compelling presentations and visualizations to explain complex technical algorithms and impacts into understandable business language

What you have:

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

Relevant professional experience utilizing quantitative analysis and AI is an advantage

Experience with modern GenAI frameworks including LangChain, LangGraph, Semantic Kernel, and CrewAI is an advantage

Experience in using Data visualization tools to convey and simplify complex concepts into business value and actions

Solid background in using SQL and Python, knowledge of advanced statistical models and methods, fluency in AI as well as curiosity to explore and learn more.

Knowledge of ML operationalization (Airflow, Great Expectations, etc.) is an advantage

Ability to clearly communicate complex technical ideas, regardless of the technical capacity of the audience.

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 are constantly looking for ways to optimize processes, we encourage you to apply for this role.

What We Offer:

From day one, you’re set up to thrive at Caterpillar: helpful training, relatable mentors, global experience, competitive salary package, work-life balance, and the growth opportunities you expect with a Fortune 100 company. You power our success, and we are committed to empowering yours. After all, when your work can impact the entire world, it’s important to do work that matters.

Additional Information:

The position has fixed-term contract (12 months)

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

There is no relocation and no Visa sponsorship

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Caterpillar is an Equal Opportunity Employer and considers applicants for all positions without regard to race, color, religion or belief, sex, age, national origin, citizenship status, marital status, military/veteran status, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity, physical or mental disability or any other characteristic protected by applicable laws.​

Caterpillar is committed to creating a dynamic work environment that values diversity and inclusion, respect and integrity, customer focus, and innovation. For more information, visit https://www.caterpillar.com/en/careers/why-caterpillar.html​

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This position requires working onsite five days a week.

Posting Dates:

November 6, 2026 - November 19, 2026

Caterpillar is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Qualified applicants of any age are encouraged to apply

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