R&D Manager

Dometic is a global leader in outdoor living solutions, providing essential gear for an adventurous lifestyle. We are on an exciting growth and transformation journey particularly within our Mobile Power Solutions business. This portfolio includes cutting‑edge solar panels for efficient power generation, advanced inverters and chargers for seamless power conversion, and a diverse range of lithium batteries for reliable energy storage.
Join us to drive the development of next‑generation energy systems at the heart of R&D and innovation in Pescara.
About The Position
As R&D Manager – Power Electronics within our Mobile Power Solutions business, you’ll drive innovation in Pescara by guiding and empowering a cross‑functional team with the clarity and structure they need to excel. You will serve as both the people leader and the technical reference point for the team, providing clear direction and taking ownership of key engineering decisions in power electronics. By combining leadership with strong technical understanding, you will enable the team to deliver innovative, reliable, and high‑performing products, turning the product roadmap into market‑ready solutions. At our Pescara site, you’ll make a tangible local impact while gaining international visibility across Dometic’s global network.
Your Main Responsibilities

Ensure that development teams deliver products that are safe, reliable, and meet required quality and performance standards
Lead continuous improvement of development processes to increase efficiency, quality, and speed in bringing new products to market
Build and manage partnerships with external consultants to secure temporary expertise and resources when needed
Take the lead on the technical decision‑making process for power electronics product development

What do we offer?
At Dometic, you make an impact by shaping products that power life on the move. In Pescara — where technology and manufacturing meet — you’ll take ownership across the full lifecycle, from concept to production, delivering next‑generation energy systems used worldwide. Here, you’ll gain international visibility, grow through real responsibility, and be valued for who you are, while shaping the future of mobile power through your leadership.
A suitable background would

University degree in Engineering (Electronics, Electrical, or a closely related field)
Strong hands‑on experience in power electronics, battery systems, inverter design, power conversion, or energy storage technologies is required
Proven ability to lead multidisciplinary engineering teams and solve complex technical challenges across the full product lifecycle
Experience working effectively in an international matrix environment, with a proven ability to translate product roadmaps into reliable, high‑performing technical solutions

To be successful in this role, we believe that you possess the following skills, competencies & characteristics:

Empowering people leader, combining vision with hands‑on execution and providing clarity and structure for the team
Accountable and decisive, with the ability to set priorities, solve problems, and deliver results on time
Strategic mindset, able to turn insights into clear, actionable plans that move product development forward
Analytical mindset and clear communication skills, simplifying complex data to support informed decisions across functions

And of course – our Core Values
To thrive and succeed in this role, you understand the importance of our core values – Together We build our future, We play to win, We embrace change and We walk the talk; these values reflect the heart and soul of Dometic and they define what it takes to work here and how we do things.
Ready to drive the future of energy systems?
Then we would love to see your application.
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