Job Information
Caterpillar, Inc. Data Scientist in Peterborough, United Kingdom
Career Area:
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.
Job Title: Data Scientist
Salary: £45,350 per annum + Dependent Upon Experience
Location: Peterborough, Cambridgeshire
Benefits:
25 days annual leave,
Up to 10% Bonus
Contributory pension scheme - Caterpillar will double the employee's contribution Up to 10%
Contributory share scheme - Caterpillar will match 50% of the employee's contribution.
Optional flexible benefits including access to health and dental care plans, EV car lease, holiday purchase.
Flexible working arrangements will be considered for this role, in-line with the needs of the business.
Sponsorship & Relocation is not supported for this role .
About IPSD
Caterpillar’s Industrial Power Systems Division (IPSD) designs, tests and manufactures 0.5 to 18L Cat® and Perkins engines that power over 5000 applications including Marine, Petroleum, Industrial Applications, Electric Generators, and Locomotives. Caterpillar’s company strategy includes sustainability as one of four focus areas and IPSD is engaged and actively preparing green energy solutions for the future.
Job Summary
The Order to Delivery (OTD) Digital Solutions team is part of the Industrial Power Systems Division (IPSD) and supports the Medium Engines OTD organisation, which consists of; the Operations, Supply Chain and Global Manufacturing Engineering and Technology (GMET) functions. We are seeking a Data Scientist to join the team and grow unique skills in a rapidly developing team and specialism in the Data and Analytics domain.
The purpose of the OTD Digital Solutions team is to drive the creation, use and adoption of Digital tools within the OTD function to help automate processes, create value for the customer, improve operational efficiency and achieve Profitable Growth
The OTD Digital Solutions team combines a unique blend of Data Analytics, Data Warehousing and Application development with functional skill and knowledge to deliver tailored Digital Solutions for the end user. The team also play an active role in shaping and supporting IPSD Medium’s Data Strategy and related projects.
What You Will Do
Design, develop and deploy frequently used analytics and applications to OTD teams through Power BI Dashboards, PowerApps and other digital tools.
Support the manufacturing facility in Peterborough with real time data to track the flow of engines within the factory to help drive velocity and issue identification.
Access and navigate around our data infrastructure to use data to solve business problems.
Apply data science techniques on large datasets, deriving hidden insights, knowledge, and value for end users and sharing the insights via easy to consume visualisations.
Communicate analytical solutions and workflows to peers in regular reviews and presentations to end users and customers.
Influence future data infrastructure and technologies that the department adopts, helping to drive a data driven decision making culture and improving team processes and efficiency.
Work with a degree of autonomy both individually, and as part of a cross-functional team to deliver complex tasks concurrently.
What You Have
Query and Database Access Tools: Knowledge of data management systems; ability to use, support and access facilities for searching, extracting and formatting data for further use.
Level Working Knowledge:
Defines, creates and tests queries by using a command language (SQL preferred).
Applies appropriate query tools used to connect to the data warehouse.
Employs tested query statements to retrieve, insert, update, clean and delete information
Works with advanced features and functions including sorting, filtering and making simple calculations.
Can understand and design Data Models for various business use case (e.g. Business Intelligence)
Programming Languages: Knowledge of basic concepts and capabilities of programming; ability to use tools, techniques and platforms in order to write and modify programming languages.
Level Working Knowledge:
Development of code in a modern programming language (e.g. Python, C#).
Follows an organization's standards, policies and guidelines for structured programming specifications.
Develops code collaboratively with others using version control and modular coding standards.
Regularly peer reviews code with others to share learning and develop robust solutions.
Uses research techniques to identify solutions to programming problems autonomously.
Diagnoses and reports minor or routine programming language problems.
Analytical Thinking: 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.
Level Working Knowledge:
Approaches a situation or problem by defining the problem or issue and determining its significance.
Makes a systematic comparison of two or more alternative solutions.
Uses logic and intuition to make inferences about the meaning of the data and arrive at conclusions.
Business Statistics: Knowledge of the 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.
Level Working Knowledge:
Explains the basic decision process associated with specific statistics.
Works with statistical functions in all aspects of job function.
Explains reasons for common statistical errors, misinterpretations, and misrepresentations.
Describes characteristics of sample size, normal distributions, and standard deviation.
Generates and interprets statistical data.
Data and Analytics Tools: Knowledge of the Microsoft Power Platform and ability to leverage these tools in a number of business use cases.
Level Working Knowledge:
Able to develop and maintain Microsoft PowerApps with functionality aligned to business and project objectives.
Develop effective Microsoft Power BI dashboards to display key business information that provide insights to the end user.
Works to drive continuous improvement of data flows into user facing tools to ensure sustainable development of solutions
What You Will Get
An opportunity to develop new, and grow existing, data and analytical skills in a rapidly evolving team and be an active member on a number of OTD focused and cross functional projects. There is also an opportunity to help train and develop resource outside of the central OTD Digital Solutions team as we seek to grow the depth of knowledge on Digital tools across OTD and the wider organisation.
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.
NB. The panel cannot make assumptions when shortlisting therefore please demonstrate your qualifications and experience on your CV relevant to the criteria outlined.
Pending the number of applications, the criteria for the position may be enhanced to facilitate shortlisting. #LI-Hybrid
Posting Dates:
April 17, 2024 - May 1, 2024
Caterpillar is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EEO).
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