Senior Research & Development Engineer

Asurion; Nashville (TN); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Asurion, a global technology protection leader, is seeking an Engineer 3 in Nashville to design, optimize and scale system-level solutions across product development, testing platforms and R&D initiatives.

In this senior IC role, you will mentor junior engineers, own KPI improvements, partner with global teams, and influence standards and processes while delivering reliable, end-to-end engineering outcomes.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering or related technical discipline.
• Typically 6–9 years of progressive engineering experience.
• Experience influencing system‑level engineering outcomes.

Responsibilities

• Design and optimize system‑level engineering solutions across functions.
• Lead cross‑functional initiatives impacting quality, performance, cost, scalability, or lifecycle outcomes.
• Establish and refine engineering standards, validation methods, documentation practices, and process controls.
• Own key system KPIs and drive improvements through structured analysis and sustainable countermeasures.
• Mentor Engineer 1 and Engineer 2 to elevate technical depth and problem‑solving capability.
• Partner with global teams, suppliers, and stakeholders to align engineering solutions with long‑term strategy.

Skills

System thinking

Engineering principles

Root cause analysis

RCA and FMEA

Cross-functional communication

Documentation

Influence without authority

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering

Job description

Research & Development Product Engineer Asurion is the global leader in technology support and protection. Innovation and dedication to delighting customers have made it the preferred provider of technology protection to the world’s largest wireless carriers, trusted retailers, and popular device manufacturers. Asurion’s 17,000 global employees support its 280 million consumers with an award-winning experience delivered through products and services that have set the standard in the industry.

Summary of Job:

The Engineer 3 role is a senior‑level individual contributor within the Global Engineering organization. This position is responsible for designing, optimizing, and influencing system‑level engineering solutions that support product development, testing platforms, process innovation, and R&D initiatives across Asurion’s operations. Reporting to an Engineering Manager or Senior Manager, the Engineer 3 operates with strong technical autonomy and broad organizational influence. This role moves beyond feature ownership to system contribution—anticipating cross‑functional impacts, improving engineering standards, and ensuring scalable, high‑performing solutions across teams and sites. Engineer 3 serves as a trusted technical authority within their domain, guiding solution architecture, improving engineering practices, and mentoring junior engineers. This is a full‑time, on‑site, exempt position.

Duties & Responsibilities:

• Design and optimize system‑level engineering solutions that integrate processes, tools, data, and workflows across functions.
• Lead complex cross‑functional initiatives that impact quality, performance, cost, scalability, or lifecycle outcomes.
• Establish and refine engineering standards, validation methods, documentation practices, and process controls.
• Own key system KPIs and proactively drive improvements through structured analysis and sustainable countermeasures.
• Serve as a subject matter expert in core technical domains, advising leadership and stakeholders on risk, feasibility, and long‑term impact.
• Lead advanced root cause analysis and corrective action strategies across multi‑functional systems.
• Support new product introductions, technology deployments, and process transformations with system‑level readiness and validation oversight.
• Mentor Engineer 1 and Engineer 2 team members, elevating technical depth and structured problem‑solving capability.
• Partner with global teams, suppliers, and stakeholders to align engineering solutions with long‑term strategy.
• Communicate technical direction, tradeoffs, and recommendations clearly to leadership.
• Remain adaptable to evolving priorities while maintaining accountability for system performance and reliability.

Skills & Knowledge:

• Advanced knowledge of engineering principles within assigned discipline.
• Strong system‑thinking capability — understands interactions across processes, tools, data, and people.
• Demonstrated ability to design scalable solutions beyond individual features.
• Proficiency in advanced problem‑solving methodologies (RCA, CAPA, FMEA, DOE, statistical analysis).
• Ability to influence engineering direction without direct authority.
• Experience driving standardization and engineering best practices.
• Strong analytical, documentation, and cross‑functional communication skills.
• Ability to balance short‑term operational needs with long‑term system optimization.

Behavioral Dimensions:

• System Ownership – Thinks beyond individual tasks, accountable for system performance and sustainability.
• Technical Influence – Shapes engineering decisions and standards across teams.
• Strategic Problem‑Solving – Anticipates risks and downstream impacts before implementation.
• Mentorship & Capability Building – Elevates team capability through guidance and knowledge transfer.
• Continuous Improvement Leadership – Drives structural improvements, not just reactive fixes.

Engineer 3 - Engineering Specialty

Specialty Focus – Product Engineering

Owns system‑level product performance across lifecycle phases

Defines and standardizes validation, tooling, and documentation frameworks across sites

Anticipates downstream operational impacts of product changes

Leads large‑scale cost and performance optimization initiatives

Serves as domain subject matter expert influencing cross‑team decisions

Specialty Focus – Test Engineering

Designs and optimizes system‑level test platform architecture

Owns enterprise test KPIs across throughput, traceability, and reliability

Standardizes validation methodologies across regions

Leads integration strategy for third‑party and internal systems

Anticipates scalability risks before deployment

Specialty Focus – R&D Engineering

Leads system‑level innovation initiatives with multi‑team impact

Defines validation standards for prototypes transitioning to production

Conducts structured risk modeling and long‑term feasibility analysis

Partners with suppliers to shape capability evolution

Drives pilot‑to‑production transitions across sites

Education and Experience Guidelines:

Bachelor’s degree in engineering or related technical discipline required. Typically, 6–9 years of progressive engineering experience. Demonstrated success influencing system‑level engineering outcomes. Experience leading complex cross‑functional initiatives preferred.

Asurionisa global tech solutions industry leader that creates a work culture where employees are valued, regardless of their level or position.Our products and services help nearly 300 million customers worldwide. The Asurion Way informs our values as colleagues and emphasizes that how we work matters just as much as the work itself. Here’s how we practice the Asurion Way: Customer First We provide our customers with excellent service through empathetic, helpful, and simple interactions. Our first step? To listen. One Team We believe that our success depends on collaborating, staying humble, and embracing diverse viewpoints. Divine Discontent We're not afraid to roll up our sleeves and do more. We start small, scale with success, and tap into our full potential to deliver the best products and services. Act with Integrity We take ownership and pride in the work we do. We build trust‑based relationships and do what's right-even when no one is looking. Asurion is an equal opportunity employer. We hire the best available person for the job regardless of marital status, sex, gender orientation, age, religious belief, race, nationality and ethnic origin, color, or disability.