Paul Gillespie came to Michigan Tech from his hometown of East Lansing and graduated with a BS in Mechanical Engineering in 1986. He left the state after graduation, taking a position as Test Process Engineer with Intel, a semiconductor company newly moved to Chandler, AZ. Enduring 120-degree heat and major culture shock when he arrived, Gillespie has built upon this leap of faith, continually broadening his experience around the world.
Since Intel, Gillespie has worked in project management positions across the country, from Minnesota to California, all involving the international development of manufacturing process lines in the semiconductor business. His passion for this field led him to found several companies that focus on the design and manufacturing of semiconductor equipment, successfully turning profits for all of them.
Gillespie is currently the owner and president of SESA—Semiconductor Equipment Sales Associates—in Santa Clara, CA. He is also owner and CEO of two other companies, both in San Jose, CA: American Tech Manufacturing, Inc. and Dymatix Automation Systems, Inc. His latest interest is Fastspares, a company that provides spare parts and technical support in semiconductor test and assembly equipment via the internet.
Gillespie notes, “I had always known I wanted to have my own company, and Michigan Tech taught me where to go to obtain the tools to make this happen, as well as the skills to break complex problems into manageable tasks.” Paul Gillespie also believes that communication is key in developing innovative solutions: “You can be brilliant in many technical disciplines, but if you are not able to share that knowledge effectively with others in a clear, concise manner, you will not succeed in your goals.” www.SESA.com, www.AmericanTech.com, www.Dymatix.com, www.FastSpares.com
