Embedded Product Analytics Senior Engineer

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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.

About Our Team

The Engineering Data Acquisition and Analytics section is part of Caterpillar's Advanced Power Technologies (APT) organization within the Integrated Power Systems Division (IPSD). Our team enables engineers across Caterpillar to efficiently acquire, manage, and utilize machine and engine data to support product development, validation, troubleshooting, and continuous improvement efforts. The section includes the SuperComm Command Center team, responsible for engineering data acquisition and infrastructure; the Engineering Intelligence team, which develops custom analytics solutions for engineering customers; and the Machine Data Insights (MDI) team, which delivers scalable analytics, reporting, and data-driven insights that help engineering teams maximize the value of machine data.

This position is for an Embedded Product Analytics Senior Engineer on the SuperComm Command Center team. The team is responsible for the cloud infrastructure, applications, databases, and data pipelines that enable the collection, processing, storage, and delivery of engineering data from thousands of machines and engines operating around the world. The systems developed and maintained by this team are critical to engineering and analytics organizations throughout Caterpillar.

In this role, you will provide technical leadership while helping modernize and expand the SuperComm ecosystem through the development of cloud-native applications, data services, APIs, and engineering data solutions.

What You Will Do:

• Develop and maintain software applications supporting the SuperComm Command Center ecosystem.

• Design, implement, and support cloud-native solutions using AWS services.

• Design, develop, and maintain APIs, backend services, and data integration solutions that enable engineers and analysts to efficiently access and utilize engineering data.

• Support and improve data pipelines responsible for collecting, processing, transforming, and delivering engineering time-series data.

• Lead cloud modernization initiatives that improve scalability, reliability, and maintainability of existing systems.

• Develop and maintain Python-based applications, automation tools, and support utilities.

• Design, optimize, and maintain solutions utilizing Snowflake, Oracle, and MySQL databases.

• Collaborate with data analysts, product engineers, and software developers to understand and support engineering data requirements.

• Apply deep understanding of SuperComm time-series data and associated workflows to improve data accessibility and usability.

• Troubleshoot and resolve issues involving data flow, cloud infrastructure, applications, databases, and system integrations.

• Perform code reviews and help establish software development best practices across the team.

• Provide technical mentoring and leadership for less experienced team members.

Degree Requirement
Bachelor's degree in accredited Engineering, Computer Science, Software Engineering, or related technical curriculum plus at least 5 years of experience, or an advanced degree plus at least 4 years of experience.

What You Will Have:

Technical Analysis: Knowledge of the concepts, methodologies, and activities in technical analysis; ability to forecast the direction of technical landscape using technical indicators and take collective actions.

Level Basic Understanding:

• Lists commonly used technical analysis tools and technologies.

• Documents key technical analysis procedures and policies.

• Describes basic concepts and major activities associated with technical analysis.

• Identifies the sources of information to extract the required data and technical indicators.

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 Extensive Experience:

• Seeks discrepancies and inconsistencies in available information; explains variances.

• Organizes and prioritizes the sequence of steps to be taken to remedy the situation.

• Identifies many possible causes for a problem based on prior experience and current research.

• Quantifies the costs, benefits, risks and chances for success before recommending a course of action.

• Approaches a complex problem by breaking it down into its component parts.

• Chooses among a diverse set of analytical tools according to the nature of the situation.

Technical Excellence: Knowledge of a given technology and various application methods; ability to develop and provide solutions to significant technical challenges.

Level Working Knowledge:

• Provides effective technical solutions to routine functional challenges via sound technical competence, effectively examining implications of events and issues

• Effectively performs the technical job aspects, continuously building knowledge and keeping up-to-date on technical and procedural job components.

• Applies technical operating and project standards based on achieving excellence in delivered products, technologies and services.

• Applies current procedures and technologies to help resolve technical issues in one's general area of technical competence

• Helps others solve technical or procedural problems or issues.

Software Development: Knowledge of software development tools and activities; ability to produce software products or systems in line with product requirements.

Level Extensive Experience:

• Conducts walkthroughs and monitors effectiveness and quality of the development activities.

• Elaborates on multiple-development toolkits for traditional and web-based software.

• Has participated in development of multiple or large software products

• Contrasts advantages and drawbacks of different development languages and tools.

• Estimates and monitors development costs based on functional and technical requirements.

• Provides consulting on both selection and utilization of developers' workbench tools.

What Sets You Apart:

• Experience with data tools such as DATK+, DriveSight and Schooner.

• Strong understanding of SuperComm engineering time-series data and associated workflows.

• Experience designing solutions using AWS services including Lambda, SNS, SQS, API Gateway, and Aurora.

• Experience building and maintaining cloud-based data pipelines.

• Experience working with Snowflake, Oracle, and MySQL databases.

• Experience with Git and modern software development practices.

• Experience supporting highly available production systems.

• Experience leading system modernization and cloud migration efforts.

• Understanding of the needs of engineering data analysts and the development of systems that enable efficient analytics.

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Additional Information

• The primary location for this position is Mossville, IL.

• Domestic relocation is not available

• This position may require limited travel.

• Sponsorship is not available for this position.

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.

Summary Pay Range:

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

Posting Dates:

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.

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