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.
IT IS YOUR TIME!
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.
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.
If you are looking for personal and professional growth, in a company with an inclusive culture, which seeks equity, respects differences and believes in people's potential, this is the right place. We consider people with disability candidates and those with diversity in gender, culture, ethnicity, religion, age, generation, race, nationality and sexual orientation.
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About the Role: As a Data Scientist for MineStar Performance, you will play a pivotal role in shaping the future of MineStar applied to autonomous and staffed mining operations. This role focuses on researching, designing, and evolving the analytical methodologies that define how performance tools operate at scale. You will play a central role in shaping the logic, metrics, and analytical frameworks that underpin decision making and performance measurement across complex operational environments. You will collaborate closely with cross functional teams and external partners to gather insights, test hypotheses, and translate real world needs into robust, scalable methodologies. Your work will influence how performance is defined, measured, and improved, ensuring tools are grounded in sound data science, practical applicability, and continuous improvement principles.Beyond research and design, you will act as a subject matter expert in performance analytics. You will apply advanced analytical methods to define, measure, analyze, improve, and control performance outcomes. This includes supporting investigations into operational issues, contributing to tool and product enhancements, and providing analytical support to broader innovation and development initiatives.
Why This Role Is Exciting
Blend of research, applied data science, and real-world problem solving.
High level of influence, working with diverse stakeholders across engineering, operations, and product teams.
Exposure to complex, large-scale systems where analytical rigor has tangible business impact.
What you will do:
Research, design, and validate analytical methodologies that define how performance tools function.
Develop performance frameworks, metrics, and models that support consistent and reliable decision making.
Translate ambiguous business or operational problems into structured analytical approaches.
Partner with internal teams and external stakeholders to refine requirements and ensure methodologies remain relevant and effective.
Analyze complex datasets to identify patterns, root causes, and improvement opportunities.
Contribute to the continuous evolution of tools through experimentation, validation, and feedback loops.
Support broader initiatives with data analysis, modeling, and methodological guidance.
What skills you will have:
Business Statistics: Strong foundation in applied math, statistics, data analysis, and analytical modeling.
Requirements Analysis: Experience designing metrics, KPIs, and performance frameworks from first principles.
Query and Database Access Tools: Structured, analytical mindset with the ability to work across diverse topics such as coding, analysis, validation, technical documentation, and methodology design.
Analytical Thinking: Ability to clearly explain complex analytical concepts to both technical and non-technical audiences. Comfortable influencing decisions through data and logic. Comfortable working in global, cross functional environments with multiple stakeholders and perspectives.
Accuracy and Attention to Detail: Curiosity driven, methodical, and focused on learning, iteration, and long-term impact.
Top candidates will also have:
Degree in Math, Data Science, Analytics, Computer Science, or a related technical field.
Experience in mining operations and MineStar technology.
Pré-Advanced English
Additional Information:
The primary location for this position is Belo Horizonte.
This position may require 25% travel.
Domestic relocation assistance is available.
This position requires the candidate to work onsite five days a week.
Some of the offered benefits*:
·Medical plan
·Dental plan
·Medicines reimbursement
·Psychological, Legal, Social and Finance Support Program
·Private pension plan
·Profit share
·Meal assistance
·Christmas basket
·Transportation
·Life and personal insurance
·Extended maternity and paternity leave
·Employee resources group (Young Professional, Women in Networking, LAMBDA (LGBTQIA+), Latin Group and Active in Sport
*Caterpillar reserves the right to change or modify benefits at any time, subject prior notice and in compliance with legal requirements. Benefit elegibility may vary by position and location
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Posting Dates:
March 18, 2026 - March 25, 2026
Caterpillar is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Qualified applicants of any age are encouraged to apply
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