PORTLAND, Oregon, September 18, 2025 – SSOE Group (www.ssoe.com), an internationally ranked architecture and engineering firm, announces the hire of Jennifer Willard, LEED AP, CM-Lean, who joins the firm’s Tool Install Operation as a Principal Division Manager. With over 20 years of experience leading complex semiconductor construction projects and digital transformations, Willard is an invaluable addition to our team.
Willard brings decades of experience leading the planning and execution of mega-scale semiconductor manufacturing projects worldwide. As the founder of a boutique consultancy focused on capital project optimization and digital transformation for high-tech construction, she draws on a distinguished career that includes multiple leadership roles at Intel Corporation.
Willard’s roles at one of the world’s leading semiconductor chip and component manufacturer ranged from Technical Assistant to the Vice President of Global Construction Engineering to Global Tool Install Engineering Manager, along with senior program and schedule management roles across nearly two dozen major fab expansions and greenfield builds in the U.S., Asia, Israel, and Ireland. Her deep expertise in delivering multi-billion-dollar capital programs, streamlining engineering operations, and aligning construction strategy with business outcomes will further elevate SSOE’s global leadership in semiconductor tool install and advanced manufacturing.
SSOE’s Jeremy Woodgate, PE, SE, Chief Operating Officer, Advanced Technology and Process Engineering, commented: “We’re excited to welcome Jennifer to SSOE. Her deep expertise across the semiconductor sector—combined with a sharp focus on innovation and digital transformation—positions her to make an immediate impact. She joins a team of seasoned professionals who have long been at the forefront of the industry, driving technology-forward solutions and scalable, repeatable practices. Jennifer’s leadership will strengthen our ability to deliver smarter designs, elevate operational performance, and accelerate value creation for our clients and stakeholders.”
SSOE’s Raul Estrada, PMP, Tool Install Division Manager and Senior Vice President, added: “The global semiconductor market is fiercely competitive. The only thing more intense than the race to innovate is the battle for industry-specific talent. Jennifer’s hire marks a significant step in our strategic growth plan. Her knowledge will be crucial as we expand, and we’re confident her deep industry expertise will play a key role in driving our success.”
The semiconductor market continues to show positive growth, with increasing demand for advanced manufacturing and digital transformation solutions. Named a Top 3 Semiconductor Design Firm for the past nine years by Engineering News-Record, SSOE is committed to staying at the forefront of this market with the firm leveraging its expertise and innovative solutions at the upcoming SEMICON West event in Phoenix, Arizona this October after making an appearance at SEMICON Taiwan in early September.
Willard holds advanced degrees in business and construction engineering. In addition to her professional achievements, she is actively involved in the Portland-area community, serving on the City of Wilsonville Planning Commission.
