Corporate Development Manager

ABOUT ADVANCED ENERGY

Advanced Energy Industries, Inc. (Nasdaq: AEIS, www.advancedenergy.com) is a global leader in highly engineered, precision power conversion, measurement and control solutions. We have a strong track record of organic innovation which has been augmented by successful strategic acquisitions. Acquisitions represent a key growth pillar that will enable Advanced Energy to meet our 2030 strategic goals of $3B in sales and 43% gross margins.

POSITION SUMMARY:
The Corporate Development Manager will serve as a core member of Advanced Energy’s Corporate Development function to help develop and lead acquisitions & integrations. This position will report directly to the Senior Vice President of Corporate Development and collaborate closely with leadership across the organization.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Support all phases of Advanced Energy’s M&A process from ideation, evaluation, and transaction due diligence to post-close integration work including:
  • Acquisition target identification, profiling, prioritization and cultivation
  • Transaction & due diligence project management
  • Integration planning and project management
• Support the identification, evaluation and prioritization of strategic growth platforms for Advanced Energy
• Work with corporate finance and champion businesses to develop detailed financial models and transaction approval decks for transactions
• Partner with corporate functions and business unit management teams in addressing key deal and valuation issues
• Assist in conducting financial due diligence and managing the diligence process for acquisition candidates
• Work closely with the members of the business development and corporate development teams to identify and research potential acquisition candidates
• Manage the department’s acquisition candidate and contact databases
• Communicate with investment bankers to assess acquisition candidates
• Undertake and prepare materials for special projects for the executive team and board meetings

WORK ENVIRONMENT:

• Location: Wilmington, MA.
• This is a full-time, on-site position, and may require 25% travel, as needed.
• AE is a highly dynamic, technically challenging, and fast-paced work environment.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• 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 & EDUCATION:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering plus 3-5 years’ experience in a technical role or Master’s Degree in Engineering
  • -AND-
• 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 $150,000 - $190,000 per year. Relocation assistance may be provided for the right candidate.

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 for eligible positions, and a 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 parents regardless of gender
• 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. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, and/or veteran status.

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 HumanResources@aei.com.