Chemical Engineering Intern – Process Development (Drying Technology)

Fortera Corporation • San Jose, CA

1d • $25 - $30

About The Position

Want to disrupt one of the largest industries in the world? Fortera is a Materials Technology Company headquartered in Silicon Valley focused on paving the way to zero CO2 cement. The technology is inspired by nature and directly converts CO2 into a replacement for ordinary cement, turning a problem into a product. With over 100,000 hours of R&D, 10+ years of real-world product demonstration, and Fortera’s first small commercial plant operational, Fortera is growing the team to commercialize globally. Be on the ground floor of a carbon-to-value movement that will impact millions for generations to come. We are looking for passionate thinkers, doers, and problem-solvers who share our vision that big challenges are big opportunities for change. Visit www.forteraglobal.com for more information.
POSITION OVERVIEW:
We are seeking a motivated Chemical Engineering student for a hands-on summer internship focused on process development and scale-up of a new laboratory-scale drying system. This role offers direct exposure to industrial process modeling, heat and mass transfer analysis, and development of scalable operating procedures.
The intern will play a key role in characterizing material drying behavior at lab scale and translating findings to mimic and inform industrial drying operations.
This position is ideal for a student interested in process engineering, unit operations, scale-up, and applied heat and mass transfer.

Requirements

• 3+ years of study in Chemical Engineering by the start of the internship
• 1+ years of experience in a chemical lab setting
• Eagerness to learn
• Willingness to work in a team
• A “can-do” attitude

Nice To Haves

• Experience in preparing and handling of inorganic salt solutions
• Familiarity with analytical techniques including: XRD, PSA, SEM, BET, pH measurement, and/or titration

Responsibilities

• Commission and operate a laboratory scale fluidized bed dryer
• Develop Standard Operating Procedures (SOP)’s
• Design and execute experimental drying campaigns
• Generate heat and material balances (HMB)’s
• Summarize findings and recommendations to R&D Process and Engineering leadership

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Intern
• Education Level: No Education Listed