Caterpillar Inc. · 2 hours ago
Lead Data Engineer, Cat Digital
Chicago, IL
Full-time
Hybrid
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
$128K/yr - $209K/yrCaterpillar Inc. is a global leader in manufacturing construction and mining equipment. The Lead Data Engineer will design and implement data products, enhance customer profiles, and collaborate with various international teams to support Cat Digital's marketing efforts.
ConstructionMachinery ManufacturingManufacturingMechanical Engineering
No H1B
Responsibilities
Design/document standardized data models
Design/document data pipelines required to create the models
Work with multiple international teams for overall success of shared goals
Execute proofs of concept as needed to prove out solutions
Act as a subject matter expert for other team members on design & implementation issues
Regularly report on initiative status to peers and leadership
Standard administration tasks like time reporting, accomplishing training requirements, and task tracking via Azure DevOps
Qualification
Required
Extensive knowledge of designing and documenting standardized data models; ability to translate business requirements into scalable and maintainable data structures
Proven ability to design, document, and implement data pipelines across cloud environments; deep understanding of data ingestion, transformation, and orchestration patterns
Expert working knowledge with cloud database technologies; ability to evaluate, select, and integrate solutions aligned to architectural and business needs
Demonstrated ability to work effectively with international business and technical teams; capability to build alignment, drive shared goals, and communicate complex concepts clearly
Ability to execute proofs of concept to validate technical approaches; comfort exploring new technologies and rapidly iterating in a fast-paced environment
Extensive experience serving as a subject matter expert for design and implementation topics; ability to guide, support, and uplift other engineers
A track record of increasing responsibility in designing and delivering data products; ability to operate autonomously while driving long-term strategic outcomes
Preferred
Experience with web tracking, social, and ad platform data sets
Working knowledge of SQL & Python
Experience with web based ETL and/or Reverse ETL technologies
Experience with Microsoft productivity tools
Experience with Google Cloud and AWS capabilities
Experience with BigQuery and/or Snowflake
Demonstratable ability to distill technical topics to any audience
Ability to bring novel solutions to reality
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
Company
Caterpillar Inc.
For 100 years, we’ve been helping customers build a better, more sustainable world.
Founded in 1925
10001+ employees
Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$3.51BKey Investors
US Department of EnergyAdvanced Propulsion Centre UK
2025-08-28Post Ipo Debt· $3.5B
2024-10-31Grant· $5.04M
2019-06-23Grant
Leadership Team
George Moubayed
Chief Sustainability and Strategy Officer / Senior Vice President Enterprise Strategy Division
E
Eric Sporre
Vice President & Global Chief Information Security Officer (CISO)
Recent News
2026-01-22
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