Data Engineer - I

Career Area:

Technology, 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.

As a Data Visualization Analyst, you will have the opportunity to work both independently and with a cooperative team on complex projects that may span multiple applications. You will develop your professional network and leadership skills, assisting in the creation and support of IT Solutions that enable Caterpillar success. Further, you will contribute real value by developing, integrating, and/or supporting in-house and purchased applications to solve business problems. You will be responsible for implementation of business (processes/activities/functions, information), applications, data and technology in the enterprise and the transitional process necessary for implementing technology in response to changing business needs.

Job Duties/Responsibilities May Include But Are Not Limited To:

• Develop and maintain interactive dashboards and reports using Power BI to support data-driven decision-making.
• Translate business requirements into technical specifications and deliver actionable insights through visual analytics.
• Optimize data models and DAX queries for high performance and scalability across large datasets.
• Integrate Power BI with Snowflake and other enterprise data sources to ensure seamless data connectivity and refresh.
• Administer SAP BusinessObjects, managing user access, report scheduling, and system performance.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to gather and refine reporting and visualization needs.
• Ensure data accuracy, consistency, and security across all reporting platforms and tools.
• Support ad-hoc reporting requests and provide training and guidance to end-users.
• Automate reporting and data tasks using Python, enhancing efficiency and reducing manual effort
  
  

Required Skills & Qualifications:

Must Have

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or a related field.
• 4+ years of experience in Power BI and SAP BusinessObjects (BoBJ) development with a strong reporting portfolio.
• Advanced SQL proficiency for querying and transforming large datasets.
• 3+ years of hands-on experience with Snowflake, including query optimization and feature utilization.
• Expert in Power BI Service, Power Query, DAX, and data modeling for scalable reporting solutions.
• Skilled in SAP BusinessObjects tools like Web Intelligence and Crystal Reports.
• Experienced in BOBJ administration, covering user access, security, and scheduling.
• Strong collaboration and communication skills with a proven ability to gather and deliver on business requirements.
• Working knowledge of Python for automation and data processing tasks.
• Familiar with ITSM processes, including incident management and resolution across P1–P4 tickets.
• This position requires working onsite five days a week.
  
  

Good To Have:

• Perform ETL operations using SQL, ensuring clean, structured, and reliable data pipelines.
• Candidate should be flexible to work in rotational shifts including night shifts.
• Client/Business partner facing skills, ability to run workshops.
• Experience in Leading the Team in the Data Visualization projects.
  
  

Skill Descriptors

Core Application Systems: Knowledge of major production application systems used for delivery of services to internal and external clients; ability to leverage major production application systems in diverse situations.

Level Basic Understanding:

• Describes basic elements and benefits of core applications supported by own area.
• Names the organization's core application systems.
• Names major business functions and services supported by core applications.
• Locates and uses relevant documentation for core applications.
  
  

Problem Solving: Knowledge of approaches, tools, techniques for recognizing, anticipating, and resolving organizational, operational or process problems; ability to apply knowledge of problem solving appropriately to diverse situations.

Level Basic Understanding:

• Explains the value of a disciplined approach to problem solving.
• Describes problem reporting and escalation practices.
• Utilizes accepted procedures for problem analysis and resolution.
• Identifies key aspects of problem-solving techniques used in own area.
  
  

Application Design, Architecture: Knowledge of basic activities and deliverables of application design; ability to utilize application design methodologies, tools and techniques to convert business requirements and logical models into a technical application design.

Level Basic Understanding:

• Describes basic activities and deliverables associated with application design.
• Discusses technical architecture relevant to own environment.
• Identifies technical application architecture standards and considerations.
• Names the specific tasks, activities and deliverables of technical application design.
  
  

Implementation: Knowledge of how to run applications for organizations; ability to implement application software within an organization and help end-users perform specific tasks (ex: accounting or graphic design).

Level Basic Understanding:

• Cites specific types of application software and their usage within an organization.
• Identifies problems commonly associated with application implementation.
• Lists main application software and vendors in the market place.
• Describes the general processes and policies of application implementation.
  
  

Requirements Analysis: 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.

Level Basic Understanding:

• Cites examples of functional and non-functional requirements.
• Describes basic concepts and major activities associated with requirements analysis.
• Explains the life cycle context and scope of requirements analysis.
• Explains the structure and components of effective requirements analysis documents.
  
  

System and Technology Integration: Knowledge of the features and facilities of systems; ability to integrate and communicate among applications, databases and technology platforms.

Level Basic Understanding:

• Describes the basic concepts and issues of system and technology integration.
• Illustrates the risks and benefits of technology integration projects.
• Discusses major software, hardware or application integration initiatives and plans.
• Explains system integration initiatives in own environment.
  
  

System Testing: Knowledge of system and software testing; ability to design, plan and execute system testing strategies and tactics to ensure the quality of software at all stages of the system life cycle.

Level Basic Understanding:

• Describes major components of system testing used by the organization.
• Documents the standard processes and procedures involved in system testing.
• Explains the importance of thorough system testing prior to implementation.
• Identifies common errors that occur in standard system testing activities.
  
  

What You Have:

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.

Talent Management: Knowledge of the critical competencies required to achieve intended results; ability to generate consistent approaches for hiring, selection, retaining and leveraging talent across the organization.

Leadership: Knowledge of leadership practices and processes; ability to use strategies and skills to enlist others in setting, embracing, and achieving objectives while having a long-term perspective of the future state of things and how to get there.

Vendor/Supplier Management: Work with vendors to assure that products or services are delivered to time and quality specifications. Builds effective working relationships with counterparts in vendor or supplier's organization.

System and Technology Integration: Knowledge of the features and facilities of systems; ability to integrate and communicate among applications, databases, and technology platforms.

Additional Info:

This position will require travelling about 30% of the time.

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:

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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.

Posting Dates:

July 30, 2025 - August 5, 2025

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

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