<div>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&amp;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.</div>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 laboratory-scale drying system. This role provides meaningful exposure to industrial process modeling, applied heat and mass transfer analysis, and the development of scalable operating procedures.The intern will contribute to characterizing material drying behavior through laboratory experimentation and data analysis, with the goal of translating findings to support and inform industrial drying operations.This opportunity is well suited for students with an interest in process engineering, unit operations, scale-up, and the practical application of heat and mass transfer principles in an industrial environment.  Location: This is a fully onsite position based at our San Jose office. Applicants should be able to relocate independently, as relocation support is not offered.  This internship program is intended for students who will continue their academic studies following the internship and are seeking hands-on experience contributing to real-world engineering projects. RESPONSIBILITIES:<ul><li>Commission and operate a laboratory scale fluidized bed dryer</li><li>Develop Standard Operating Procedures (SOP)’s</li><li>Design and execute experimental drying campaigns</li><li>Generate heat and material balances (HMB)’s</li><li>Summarize findings and recommendations to R&amp;D Process and Engineering leadership</li></ul> MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:<ul><li>3+ years of study in Chemical Engineering by the start of the internship</li><li>Internship eligibility: Candidates must be actively enrolled in an engineering degree program at the start of the internship and have at least one academic term (quarter or semester) remaining following the internship period</li><li>1+ years of experience in a chemical lab setting</li><li>Eagerness to learn</li><li>Willingness to work in a team</li><li>A “can-do” attitude</li></ul> PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:<ul><li>Completion of core chemical engineering coursework, including thermodynamics, fluid mechanics, heat and mass transfer, transport phenomena, or unit operations</li><li>Experience preparing and handling inorganic salt solutions</li><li>Familiarity with analytical techniques including XRD, PSA, SEM, BET, pH measurement, and titration</li></ul> COMPENSATION:The hourly range for this internship is $25.00 - $30.00.<div>Fortera is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, sex, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, disability status or any other status protected by applicable law. Diverse candidates are encouraged to apply.</div>

Fortera is a materials technology company focused on paving the way to zero CO₂ cement. The Fortera process draws on 100,000+ hours of R&amp;D, 100+ issued global and pending patents and 10+ years of real-world product demonstration. The Silicon Valley-based company is backed by leading investors including Khosla Ventures and Temasek. Fortera&rsquo;s first low-carbon cement plant is nearing completion in Redding, Calif., and will be one of the world's largest carbon mineralization plants.

Chemical Engineering Intern – Process Development (Drying Technology)

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