Data Modeler/Engineer
Listed on 2026-01-16
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IT/Tech
Data Engineer
Location: Mossville
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.
Role Definition:
Design and implement data models for relational, dimensional, and No
SQL databases. Collaborate with business and IT teams to deliver scalable data solutions and ensure best practices in data architecture.
- Build conceptual, logical, and physical data models for various platforms (RDBMS, ODS, data marts, data lakes).
- Translate business requirements into technical data solutions.
- Define and enforce data modeling standards and best practices.
- Create reusable schemas for Snowflake data marts, ensuring alignment with business processes.
- Maintain data dictionaries and metadata to support governance and auditability.
- Data modeling (ER, dimensional, normalization)
- SQL, Oracle, SQL Server, Postgre
SQL, No
SQL - Data modeling tools: ERwin, ER/Studio, Power Designer, etc
- ETL, Informatica, cloud platforms (AWS, Azure)
- Data governance, analytics, problem‑solving
- Experience with big data platforms for performance and cost like Snowflake and Cloudera.
- Ability to translate business requirements into technical specifications.
- Understanding of data governance and metadata standards.
Value Realization:
- Knowledge of value realization methods; ability to plan, execute, watch and manage business activities and resources to find and achieve the actual value from a business initiative as estimated in an associated business case.
- Knowledge of effective presentation tools and techniques to ensure clear understanding; ability to use summarization and simplification techniques to explain complex technical concepts in simple, clear language right to the audience.
- Knowledge of agile methodologies and the agile development lifecycle; ability to use formal agile methodologies, disciplines, practices and techniques for the delivery of new and enhanced applications.
- Knowledge of the concepts, technologies and services of cloud computing; ability to design, deploy and implement cloud computing solutions in various business environments.
- Knowledge of database systems; ability to set up a data model for designing an organization’s database that runs effectively and efficiently for better business outcome.
- Knowledge of the extraction, transformation and loading (ETL) process; ability to develop a database through the ETL process.
- Knowledge of an organization’s existing and planned Information Architecture and Information Management (IM) method; ability to collect and manage information from different sources and distribute this information to enhance operational efficiency.
- Data, Process, Events, Objects:
Knowledge of data, process and events; ability to use tools and techniques for analyzing and documenting logical relationships among data, processes or events.
- The primary locations for this position are Dallas, TX or Mossville, IL.
- Sponsorship is NOT available.
- Relocation is available for qualified candidates.
- This role requires 5 DAYS IN OFFICE.
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.
Summary Pay Range:$97,530.00 – $
Compensation and…
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