Kevin Gable

About Kevin Gable

Engineering Manager responsible for ensuring semiconductor device quality for automotive, data center, and consumer electronic applications. Leads process engineering organization of 60+ from greenfield startup to high-volume manufacturing. Proven ability to build and lead cross-functional teams while driving execution with internal customers and vendor partners. Leads worldwide programs in excursion prevention and defect control methodologies. Defines strategic direction for capital equipment expenditures to improve quality and customer satisfaction. Extensive experience in process development, qualification, and operations.Select Accomplishments:• Led team of 60+ from greenfield startup to high-volume manufacturing in TI\'s latest 300mm factory• Increased final process yield >$6M/year while driving operational budget down ~20%• Led tactical response for > 50 critical operational events with focus on root cause and robust recoveryTechnical strengths include:• Leading cross-functional teams to excel in greenfield startup or high-volume manufacturing environments• Leverage structured problem solving and root cause analysis to drive operational excellence• Process development and qualification for advanced analog semiconductor technologies• Directing capital equipment purchases and negotiating service contracts with external vendors• Communication with senior executives, worldwide manufacturing teams, and vendor partners

Experience

1. Process Engineering Branch Manager

   Texas Instruments

   Oct 2023 — Present · SM | Sherman, TX, US

   Lead team of 60+ from greenfield startup to high-volume manufacturing in TI\'s latest 300mm factory• Enable first-silicon success by driving best-in-class process stability and operational excellence• Drive strategic readiness initiatives to support rapid fab expansion and cost leadership

Education

• University of Florida

  BS, Materials Science and Engineering

  1997 — 2001

• University of Florida

  PhD, Materials Science and Engineering

  2001 — 2004

Skills

• Cvd
• Mems
• Electroplating
• Photolithography
• Pvd
• Jmp
• Process Simulation
• Materials
• Metals
• Semiconductors
• Processes Development
• Mocvd
• Infrared Thermal Imaging
• Analog
• Ion Implantation
• Diffusion
• Spc
• Design of Experiments
• Manufacturing
• Process Engineering
• Tem
• Metrology
• Silicon
• Materials Science
• Failure Analysis
• Semiconductor Industry
• Etching
• Nanotechnology
• Thin Films
• Engineering
• Epitaxy
• Plasma Etch
• Characterization