BOXBOROUGH, MA--Joseph Barsky, Certified Industrial Hygienist (CIH), has joined TUV Rheinland of North America’s testing and certification team. In his new role, Barsky will provide semiconductor and other tool inspections to SEMI-S2, S6, S8, and other standards as well as industrial hygiene and safety evaluations of tools and the working environment.
 
Barsky is a SEMI industry veteran with more than 25 years of experience at companies that include IBM, Apple, LSI Logic, Lam 
Research. Most recently, Barsky worked for Intertek in Menlo Park, CA. Barsky holds a Master of 
Science degree in Industrial Hygiene and Occupational Safety from the University of Cincinnati’s College of Medicine. 
 
“Joe is a welcome addition to our SEMI Technical Competence Center located in Pleasanton, CA, and brings to the table a wealth of experience from the perspective of both the SEMI manufacturer and an independent third-party testing and certification organization,” sahs Jonathan Kotrba, director of Commercial Products for TUV Rheinland. “We build our teams with experienced, industry-leading staff who can directly relate to our manufacturing customer base to ensure we exceed their expectations.”