Chemical Engineering Intern – Process Development; Drying Technology

Chemical Engineering Intern – Process Development (Drying Technology)

San Jose, CA

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 CO 2 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  for more information.

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.

• 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

• 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

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

The hourly range for this internship is $25.00 - $30.00.

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.