Sr. Data Scientist, Rental - Google Analytics

Cat (CaterpillarCareers); Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 113,000 - 183,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision benefits

401(k) savings plans

Health Savings Account

Flexible Spending Accounts

Career Development

Incentive bonus

Parental leave

Tuition Reimbursement

Job summary

Caterpillar Inc. in Chicago, IL is seeking a Senior Data Scientist – Rental to convert complex data into actionable insights that boost site performance and Rental revenue. This role centers on advanced analytics for digital and customer insights, guiding product and strategy decisions.

You will lead the Rental Insights and Analytics team, collaborate with RU Strategy, and drive KPIs, modeling, and data storytelling to influence business outcomes across dealer operations and product utilization.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or higher degree in a quantitative field and 6+ years of experience in quantitative analysis/data management.
• Proficient in BI tools, Python and SQL; GA4 and BigQuery experience preferred.
• Strong programming, analytics, and data storytelling skills with business impact.
• Experience with regression, hypothesis testing and ANOVA is expected.
• Hands-on ML experience including clustering, logistic regression, random forests or neural nets.
• Experience with data visualization tools like Power BI or Tableau.

Responsibilities

• Drive a data-driven product development culture to optimize digital investments and Rental revenue.
• Collaborate with senior leadership to develop BI/Analytics roadmaps and define KPIs.
• Analyze complex business data and document requirements for BI & Analytics.

Skills

Business statistics

Accuracy and attention to detail

Analytical thinking

Machine learning

Programming languages

Requirements analysis

Data storytelling

Education

Bachelor’s degree or higher in quantitative discipline

Tools

Python

SQL

Google Analytics GA4

BigQuery

Power BI

Tableau

Job description

Career Area:

Technology, Digital and Data

Job Description:

Your Work Shapes the World at Caterpillar Inc.

When you join Caterpillar, you'rejoining 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'tjust 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.

Cat® Digital is the digital and technology arm of Caterpillar Inc., leveraging the latest technologies to build industry leading digital and analytics solutions for our customers and dealers. We’ve created an inclusive environment for you to explore your passions, make an impact and do the work that really matters. With over 1.5M connected assets worldwide, our business and in the industries, we serve, data is generated continuously by Cat® equipment using the latest technology, advanced analytics, telematics and AI capabilities to help our customers build a better world.

Job Summary:

We are seeking a Senior Data Scientist – Rental to transform digital behavioral data into actionable insights that strengthen site performance, optimize digital investments, and drive Rental revenue and customer growth. Although titled Data Scientist, this role is centered heavily on advanced site analytics and digital performance.

What You Will Do:

Drive a data-driven product development culture to optimize digital investments, increasing Rental revenue, and expanding the customer base through enhanced dealer operations and improved product utilization.

• Collaborate with senior leadership, product owners, and RU Strategy team to develop and execute the R&U BI/Analytics roadmap, aligning it with organizational goals and priorities.
• Conduct in-depth analysis of complex business data, providing valuable insights to support strategic initiatives and operational efficiency. Gather and document business requirements for BI & Analytics, defining KPIs and metrics.

• Extensive Experience with the necessity and value of accuracy; ability to complete tasks with high levels of precision.

• Extensive knowledge of techniques and tools that promote effective analysis; ability to determine the root cause of organizational problems and create alternative solutions that resolve these problems.

• Extensive knowledge of principles, technologies and algorithms of machine learning; ability to develop, implement and deliver related systems, products and services.

• Extensive knowledge of basic concepts and capabilities of applying Python programming to solve business challenges; ability to use tools, techniques and platforms in order to write and modify programming languages.

• Extensive knowledge of data management systems; ability to use, support and access facilities for searching, extracting and formatting data for further use.

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If you're a strategic thinker with a passion for turning data into actionable insights and possess strong leadership skills, we invite you to lead our Rental Insights and Analytics team towards greater success.

What You Will Have:

• Business Statistics: Extensive knowledge of statistical tools, processes, and practices to describe business results in measurable scales; ability to use statistical tools and processes to assist in making business decisions.
• Accuracy and Attention to Detail: Extensive understanding the necessity and value of accuracy; ability to complete tasks with high levels of precision.
• Analytical Thinking: Extensive knowledge of techniques and tools that promote effective analysis; ability to determine the root cause of organizational problems and create alternative solutions that resolve these problems.
• Machine Learning: Extensive knowledge of principles, technologies and algorithms of machine learning; ability to develop, implement and deliver related systems, products and services.
• Programming Languages: Extensive knowledge of basic concepts and capabilities of programming; ability to use tools, techniques and platforms in order to write and modify programming languages.
• Requirements Analysis: Extensive knowledge of tools, methods, and techniques of requirement analysis; ability to elicit, analyze and record required business functionality and non-functionality requirements to ensure the success of a system or software development project.

Considerations for Top Candidates:

• Typically, a Bachelor’s or higher degree in a quantitative discipline such as Data Science, Data Analytics, Computer Science, Engineering, Statistics, Mathematics, Finance, or other related degree and 6+ years of professional experience utilizing quantitative analysis/ data management (data design, data quality, metadata, governance, etc.)
• Proficiency in BI tools, Python and SQL, Google Analytics - GA4, BigQuery.
• Proficiency in Python and analytics libraries, including NumPy, SciPy, and pandas.
• Proven experience with advanced statistical analysis, including regression, hypothesis testing, and ANOVA (typically, 3+ years).

• Hands-on experience with machine learning techniques such as clustering, logistic regression, random forests, SVMs, and neural networks.

• Experience with data visualization tools such as Power BI or Tableau.

• Strong problem-solving, consultative, interpersonal, and data storytelling skills.

• Self-motivated with a commitment to continuous learning in analytics.

What You Will Get:

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 an work that really matters. Join Us.

Additional Details:

• This position will be based out of our Chicago, IL office
• Relocation Assistance is NOT available for this role
• Visa Sponsorship is NOT available now or in the future

About Caterpillar

Caterpillar Inc. is the world’s leading manufacturer of construction and mining equipment, off-highway diesel and natural gas engines, industrial gas turbines and diesel-electric locomotives. For nearly 100 years, we’ve been helping customers build a better, more sustainable world and are committed and contributing to a reduced-carbon future. Our innovative products and services, backed by our global dealer network, provide exceptional value that helps customers succeed.

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Summary Pay Range:

$112,710.00 - $183,140.00

Compensation and benefits offered may vary depending on multiple individualized factors, job level, market location,job-related knowledge, skills, individual performance and experience. Please note that salary is only one component of total compensation at Caterpillar.

Benefits:

Subject to plan eligibility, terms, and guidelines. This is a summary list of benefits.

• 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

* These benefits also apply to part-time employees

Visa Sponsorship is not available for this position.

Posting Dates:

October 13, 2026 - October 25, 2026

Any offer of employment is conditioned upon the successful completion of a drug screen.

Caterpillar is an Equal Opportunity Employer, Including Veterans and Individuals with Disabilities. Qualified applicants of any age are encouraged to apply.