Nicola Garofalo

Nicola Garofalo currently functions as a Daily Equipment Engineer 2 at LFoundry since May 2013, focusing on cost reduction and preventive maintenance in the WET Etch Area. Responsibilities include coordinating cost reduction initiatives, managing chemical data via Sibylla software, maintaining preventive maintenance programs, ensuring spare parts availability, and employing G8D methodologies for problem-solving. Previously, Nicola held the position of WET Shift Lead Engineer 2 at Micron Technology from 1998 to May 2013, overseeing a team of engineers and technicians, driving high-level troubleshooting, and ensuring quality and production volume standards. Early career experience at Texas Instruments from 1992 to 1998 as a WET Senior Technician included performing scheduled maintenance, troubleshooting, and equipment management, with advanced knowledge in various 200 mm tools.