Chemical Engineering Intern – Process… at Fortera · San Jose

Summary: Fortera is a Materials Technology Company headquartered in Silicon Valley focused on paving the way to zero CO2 cement. The company is 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. 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 Required Qualifications: - 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 Preferred Qualifications: - Experience in preparing and handling of inorganic salt solutions - Familiarity with analytical techniques including: XRD, PSA, SEM, BET, pH measurement, and/or titration Required Skills: Chemical Engineering, Process Development, Heat, Mass Transfer Important Skills: Laboratory Experience, Analytical Techniques Nice-to-Have Skills: Eagerness to Learn, Can-Do Attitude, Teamwork