Senior Research & Development Engineer

Engineer 3 – A senior-level individual contributor in the Global Engineering organization responsible for designing, optimizing, and influencing system‑level engineering solutions across product development, testing platforms, process innovation, and R&D initiatives. 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 Engineer1 and Engineer2 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, trade‑offs, 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. Proven 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. Specialty Focus Product Engineering – Owns system‑level product performance across lifecycle phases; defines and standardizes validation, tooling, and documentation frameworks across sites. Test Engineering – Designs and optimizes system‑level test platform architecture; owns enterprise test KPIs across throughput, traceability, and reliability; standardizes validation methodologies across regions. 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. All specialties involve anticipating operational impacts, leading large‑scale optimization initiatives, and serving as domain subject‑matter experts. 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 and experience leading complex cross‑functional initiatives preferred. Equal Opportunity Employer 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. #J-18808-Ljbffr Asurion