Corporate Development Director

ABOUT ADVANCED ENERGY

Advanced Energy (Nasdaq: AEIS) is a global leader in the design and manufacturing of highly engineered, precision power conversion, measurement and control solutions for mission-critical applications and processes. AE’s power solutions enable customer innovation in complex applications for a wide range of industries including semiconductor equipment, industrial, manufacturing, telecommunications, data center computing and healthcare. Advanced Energy has devoted four decades to perfecting power for its global customers and is headquartered in Denver, Colorado.

WHY BE A PART OF ADVANCED ENERGY?

Some people say it’s like working in the best of two worlds. We operate like an agile, growing, small company – you can see your work make a difference to the company every day. Things move quickly and you can see and feel it. At the same time, we’re a global company founded in 1981 and have been publicly traded for more than 28 years. We have a strong cash position, deep trust and partnership with leading customers, a global best-in-class operations capability, and a proven leadership team. We have a track record and resources to make things happen both organically and inorganically. Being part of a nimble company with a solid foundation attracts team members that are capable, driven and like a challenge. Our employees collaborate and know how to have fun inventing, working, building and winning together. At our core, we are Advanced Energy – powering the future, together.

POSITION SUMMARY:

The Director of Corporate Development will act as a core member of Advanced Energy’s Corporate Development function to help develop & cultivate our acquisition pipeline, execute transactions, and implement integrations.

Success in this role means serving as a pivotal driver of Advanced Energy’s growth strategy—leading the full lifecycle of M&A activity from early‑stage market scanning and target identification through due diligence, financial modeling, and seamless post‑close integration. You will build strong partnerships across our businesses and corporate functions, helping champion teams evaluate strategic growth platforms and develop clear, data‑driven investment cases. You’ll expertly manage complex workstreams, organize and interpret key diligence findings, and influence decision‑making with crisp, executive‑ready materials. You will also cultivate relationships with potential acquisition candidates and investment bankers, maintain accurate and insightful pipeline data, and contribute to special projects that support our executive team and board. Ultimately, your work will directly shape the trajectory of Advanced Energy’s strategic expansion.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Participate, as a key team member, in the full lifecycle of Advanced Energy’s M&A process, from initial opportunity ideation through due diligence, deal execution, and post close integration.

• Work with Corporate Development and business leadership to identify, assess, and prioritize acquisition targets, developing detailed profiles and cultivating relationships with high potential candidates.

• Manage transaction and due diligence workstreams, ensuring disciplined project planning, cross functional coordination, and timely execution.

• With Corporate Development leadership, drive integration planning and oversee implementation to enable seamless transitions and maximize value capture.

• Support the identification and evaluation of strategic growth platforms to shape both organic and inorganic growth roadmaps.

• Build robust financial models and develop executive ready investment materials in partnership with champion business leaders.

• Collaborate with corporate functions and business unit teams to analyze valuation drivers, assess risks, and address critical deal considerations.

• Conduct and coordinate financial due diligence efforts, synthesizing insights to inform recommendations to leadership.

• Maintain and manage acquisition pipeline and contact databases, ensuring accurate tracking and visibility into opportunities.

• Engage with investment bankers and external advisors and prepare high quality materials for executive leadership and board-level discussions.

WORK ENVIRONMENT:

• Location: Denver, Colorado.

• This is a full-time, on-site position, and may require 35% travel, as needed.

QUALIFICATIONS:

You are a strategic thinker who can translate complex market dynamics and financial data into clear, actionable recommendations that drive enterprise value.  You are a relationship‑builder who thrives on partnering with executives, cross‑functional leaders, bankers, and external stakeholders to advance corporate growth objectives.  You are financially fluent and highly analytical, with deep expertise in corporate finance, business modeling, and investment evaluation.  You are a skilled communicator who can deliver concise, executive‑ready materials—investment memos, board presentations, and financial models—with clarity and precision.  You are collaborative and low‑ego, able to guide cross‑functional teams through high‑stakes decisions while maintaining alignment and momentum.

• Strong attention to detail

• Strong analytical and modeling skills

• Strong track record for managing comfortably with ambiguity and having flexibility with respect to changing situations and differing views

• Proven ability to work independently as well as in a team-oriented culture

• Ability to communicate with all levels of management including senior executives.

EXPERIENCE:

Preferred:

• 5-8 years of experience in Investment Banking or Financial Analysis

• Investment banking or consulting experience in relevant industries is strongly encouraged

EDUCATION:

Required:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering plus 3-5 years’ experience in a technical role or Master’s Degree in Engineering

Preferred:

• 2-year MBA from a top 20 business school

COMPENSATION:                           

As required by multiple state pay transparency laws, Advanced Energy provides a reasonable range of compensation for each job posting.  Actual compensation is influenced by an array of factors including, but not limited to, skill set, level of experience, and specific office location. The range of starting pay for this role is $170,000 - $220,000 per year.   

BENEFITS:

As part of our total rewards philosophy, we believe in offering and maintaining competitive compensation and benefits programs for our employees to attract and retain a talented, highly engaged workforce. Our compensation programs are focused on equitable, fair pay practices including market-based base pay, an annual pay-for-performance incentive plan, and discounted Employee Stock Purchase Plan. 

In addition to our competitive compensation practices, we offer a strong benefits package in each of the countries in which we operate. In the U.S., we offer a rich benefits package that includes:

• Medical - multiple medical plans are available to choose from
• Short and long-term disability and life insurance
• Health savings and flexible spending accounts
• Generous time off policy starting with 3 weeks of paid vacation, 7 days of paid sick time, and 12 paid holidays
• 8 hours of paid volunteer time off
• 8 weeks of paid parental leave for both Moms and Dads
• Company matched 401(k)
• Tuition reimbursement
• Expanded mental health coverage and employee assistance programs  
• Other voluntary benefits include critical illness, accident and hospital indemnity, pet insurance, identify theft, and legal assistance

Advanced Energy is committed to diversity in its workforce including Equal Employment Opportunity for Minorities, Females, Protected Veterans, and Individuals with Disabilities. 

Advanced Energy is also committed to providing reasonable accommodations in our job application process/procedures for qualified individuals with disabilities. If you require assistance in completing an Advanced Energy application, please reach out to [email protected].

Applications will be accepted through August 2026, unless ths position is filled prior to this date. The company reserves the right to review applications at any point after they are submitted.