Data Operations Analyst

Job title: Data Operations AnalystLocation: Santa Clara, CAJob Description:Manufacturing / Factory ExperienceRoles in high-tech manufacturing, electronics, or semiconductor companies. Direct experience working with Contract Manufacturers (CMs) or factory partners. Resumes mentioning factory test data, assembly data, traceability data, or MES (Manufacturing Execution Systems).Strong SQL (Mandatory)Must have "SQL" explicitly listed as a primary skill. Experience described as "querying and analyzing large datasets," "data investigation," or "ad-hoc analysis. "The ability to write complex queries beyond simple SELECT statements.HIGHAnalytical Mindset for Data QualityExperience in roles like Data Quality Analyst or similar. Descriptions of work involving data validation, data completeness checks, root-cause analysis, and continuous data improvement .A focus on improving data structure and content, not just creating reports.HIGHCommunication & CollaborationExperience acting as a liaison between business/factory teams and technical (data engineering) teams. History of providing feedback to external partners or suppliers to resolve data issues.STAND-OUTScripting for Analysis (Python)Experience using Python with Pandas for data manipulation and analysis is a significant plus but not required. Familiarity with querying modern data platforms like Databricks, Snowflake, or Redshift.