Head of Design & Development

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.

We operate like an agile, growing, small company – you can see your work make a difference to the company every day. 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. 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. 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. 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.

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

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 skilled communicator who can deliver concise, executive‑ready materials—investment memos, board presentations, and financial models—with clarity and precision. 5-8 years of experience in Investment Banking or Financial Analysis

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

2-year MBA from a top 20 business school

Actual compensation is influenced by an array of factors including, but not limited to, skill set, level of experience, and specific office location. 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.

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
• 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 View email address on click.appcast.io.

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.