Data Scientist

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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.

Role Definition

This role focuses on delivering high‑quality, data‑driven insights to support business decision‑making and drive ALI product adoption across the dealer network. The position combines advanced analytics, machine learning, and strong stakeholder engagement to translate complex data into clear, actionable outcomes.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead large‑scale data gathering, processing, and modelling initiatives to support strategic business decisions.

• Demonstrate strong project management capability, planning, organizing, monitoring, and controlling analytical initiatives to ensure timely delivery and effective use of resources.

• Explore, promote, and implement advanced analytics capabilities, including natural language processing, text analysis, and machine learning.

• Define analytical requirements, scope, timelines, and priorities in collaboration with business stakeholders, ensuring alignment with organizational goals.

• Present and communicate insights to management through effective data visualization and clear, structured storytelling.

• Conduct research into data model optimization and algorithm improvements to enhance analytical accuracy and efficiency.

• Manage competing priorities, risks, and dependencies across projects, adapting plans as needed to meet changing business demands.

Core Capabilities & Strengths

Analytical & Technical Skills

• Business Statistics: Applies statistical tools and methods to interpret business performance, identify trends, and support informed decision‑making.

• Analytical Thinking: Demonstrates strong problem‑analysis skills, identifying root causes and developing practical, data‑backed solutions.

• Machine Learning & Data Science: Applies machine learning principles, data mining, and cleaning techniques using tools such as Python and R to drive business improvements.

• Programming & Data Access: Utilizes programming languages and query/database tools to extract, manipulate, and analyze data efficiently.

• Accuracy & Attention to Detail: Consistently delivers high‑quality, precise outputs while balancing speed and accuracy across large datasets.

Business & Professional Skills

• Customer Focus: Proactively exceeds customer and stakeholder expectations by delivering meaningful, value‑driven insights.

• Problem Solving & Decision Making: Confidently analyzes ambiguous situations, makes sound decisions with limited information, and adapts to changing environments.

• Priority Setting & Planning: Effectively organizes work, manages competing priorities, and focuses efforts on activities that deliver the greatest business impact.

• Project Management: Plans, coordinates, and monitors analytical initiatives, ensuring efficient use of technical and administrative resources.

• Value Selling: Clearly articulates the value of products, services, and analytical insights, differentiating offerings based on end‑user needs.

• Communication: Demonstrates strong written and verbal communication skills, translating complex technical concepts into clear, accessible messages for diverse audiences.

Leadership & Interpersonal Skills

• Builds strong, collaborative working relationships across teams and stakeholders.

• Demonstrates effective leadership through influence, accountability, and a proactive, solution‑oriented mindset.

• Adapts quickly to change, embraces innovation, and supports continuous improvement.

• Works effectively under pressure while maintaining professionalism and focus.

Personal Attributes

• High levels of integrity, trust, and professionalism.

• Strong work ethic with a self‑motivated and proactive approach.

• Quick learner with a growth mindset.

• Team‑oriented, collaborative, and supportive of others’ success.

Additional Info: ​

• This role requires travelling up to 30% of the time.

• This position requires working onsite five days a week.

• International Assignment / Relocation is not available.

• Caterpillar is not currently hiring individuals for this position who now or in the future require sponsorship for employment visa status; however, as a global company, Caterpillar offers many job opportunities outside of Singapore which can be found through our employment website at www.caterpillar.com/careers.

What You Will Get:

Our goal at Caterpillar is for you to have a rewarding career. Our teams are critical to the success of our customers who build a better world. Here you earn more than just wage, because we value your performance, we offer a total rewards package that provides day one benefits along with the potential of a variable bonus. Additional benefits include paid annual leave, flexi leave, medical and insurance (prorated based upon hire date).

Final Details:

Please frequently check the email associated with your application, including the junk/spam folder, as this is the primary correspondence method. If you wish to know the status of your application – please use the candidate log-in on our career website as it will reflect any updates to your status.

If you are interested in joining our team, please apply using an English version of your CV. We look forward to meeting you!

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

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