Electrical Engineer - Alternate Parts Qualification & Testing

Global Connect Technologies; Coopersburg (Lehigh County); On-site; USD 75,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Global Connect Technologies seeks an Electrical Engineer to support alternate part qualification, electrical testing, and engineering changes for consumer products. You will identify substitute components, develop qualification plans, perform tests, communicate results, and support manufacturing implementation while collaborating with engineering, quality, and operations teams.

The role requires a bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering and 1–3+ years in new product design or qualification,

Qualifications

• 1–3+ years of experience in new product design or alternate part qualification.
• Proficiency with MS Outlook, Excel, Word, and PowerPoint.

Responsibilities

• Identify suitable alternate components based on existing part specifications and circuit application.
• Evaluate whether PCB changes are required to support alternate components.
• Obtain quotations for alternate parts from appropriate suppliers.
• Consult with engineering to develop qualification test plans and propose required testing to the quality team.
• Perform agreed-upon electrical tests and coordinate testing activities with technicians and laboratory personnel as needed.
• Follow Lutron safety protocols while conducting electrical testing.
• Review test results with engineering and quality teams and recommend next steps.
• Propose cutover plans, including timelines for alpha, beta, or gamma production bursts.
• Collaborate with operations to implement final product BOM changes.
• Ensure manufacturing plants are informed of engineering changes.
• Collect and communicate feedback from manufacturing plants following implementation.

Skills

MS Office

Circuit reading

Schematic interpretation

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering

Tools

Multimeters

Oscilloscopes

Power supplies

Loads

Job description

Global Connect Technologies seeks an Electrical Engineer to support alternate part qualification, electrical testing, and engineering changes for consumer products. You will identify substitute components, develop qualification plans, perform tests, communicate results, and support manufacturing implementation while collaborating with engineering, quality, and operations teams.

The role requires a bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering and 1–3+ years in new product design or qualification,