About
Paul Thillier
Electrical engineering student at ASU, graduating December 2026. Born in France, moved to the US in 2008 — dual citizen, native in both English and French.
Experience
Tech Research Summer Intern — Intel
May–Aug 2025
Hillsboro, OR · Phy Die Interconnect Group
Developed test methodologies for advanced packaging interconnects. Worked on characterization of die-to-die interfaces and contributed to reliability analysis workflows.
Automotive Mechanic — Desert Dawg Auto Repair
2022 – Present
Mesa, AZ
Diagnose and repair vehicles across a wide range of makes and models. Specialize in electrical diagnostics, engine work, and suspension systems.
Skills
EDA / Design
Programming
Hardware
Fabrication
FIRST Robotics
FIRST Robotics Alumni
2016–2020 · Desert Mountain High School
Four years competing — two in FRC (Team 6314) and two in FTC (Team 15430). From building a 119-lb robot that placed 3rd at World Championships to mentoring younger students at competitions.
Education
B.S.E., Electrical Engineering
Graduating Dec 2026
Arizona State University · 3.3 GPA
Digital Systems & Circuits · Hardware Design Lang/Prog Logic · Signals and Systems · VLSI Design · Embedded Systems
High School Diploma
2020
Desert Mountain High School · Scottsdale, AZ
Music
Piano and guitar since childhood, marching band percussion through high school. Music and engineering scratch the same itch — both reward precision and practice.