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Senior Electrical Engineer

SAGE Glass, a Saint-Gobain Company, is the world's largest manufacturer and distributor of building materials, and a leader in the production of high-performance materials and glass containers with more that 1,000 subsidiaries in 64 countries. Saint-Gobain was founded in 1665 and is headquartered in Paris, France. Saint-Gobain had sales of $53.2 billion in 2010 and employs nearly 190,000 people worldwide.

In the United States and Canada, Saint-Gobain had sales of approximately $7.3 billion and employed approximately 19,000 people in 2010. The company has approximately 150 manufacturing plants and more than 100 distribution outlets throughout North America. Saint-Gobain North American businesses include: CertainTeed Corporation (Valley Forge, PA), Norandex Building Materials Distribution (Hudson, OH), Saint-Gobain Abrasives (Worcester, MA), Saint-Gobain Crystals (Hiram, OH), Verallia North America (Muncie, IN), Saint-Gobain Technical Fabrics (Grand Island, NY).

We are currently searching for a Senior Electrical Engineer to join SAGE in Faribault, MN (35 miles South of Minneapolis).

Summary:

The Senior Electrical Engineer is a key contributor to the product development group at SAGE Electrochromics, managing a small group of electrical engineers and technicians and working closely with other engineering disciplines to design control systems for electrochromic glass. New products will include solar-powered wireless control solutions, high-density wired control panels, intuitive system commissioning tools, novel optical sensing systems, and user interfaces. The ideal candidate will enjoy applying a diverse skill set to a variety of projects within a small team in a dynamic environment.

Key responsibilities include:

• Lead design and development of new controls products, from conceptual design through product testing and implementation in manufacturing
• Develop and improve control algorithms for daylight and glare management
• Manage one or more technicians, and outside contractors.
• Develop, maintain and report on project plans, schedules and budgets
• Help develop internal processes to support effective and efficient product development

Requirements:

• A minimum of six years of experience in new product development
• A degree in electrical engineering or equivalent
• Excellent verbal and written communication
• Demonstrated project management skills
• Ability to work effectively with customers and suppliers

Desired attributes:

• A Master's degree in electrical engineering or equivalent
• A minimum of two years experience managing the work of technicians and engineers
• Experience with embedded control systems and sensors
• Experience with wireless communication systems

SAGE Electrochromics is an Equal Opportunity Employer; all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, or national origin.