Électromécanicien(ne) – domaine médical et paramédical

Bedard Human Resources; Laval; On-site; CAD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pension plan

Group insurance

Career advancement

Merit program

Health and wellness program

Recreational and sports club

Nearby daycares

Transit access and free parking

Job summary

Pratt & Whitney Canada in Mirabel, QC is seeking a Flight Test & Instrumentation Specialist to plan, install, and oversee instrumentation for flight test campaigns on-site. You will design and calibrate airborne Data Acquisition Systems, generate harness drawings, and write installation instructions, while collaborating with cross-functional teams.

This role requires a engineering degree, strong instrumentation knowledge, and the ability to work in a French-speaking environment with good English

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or a technical college degree with 5 years’ experience in Instrumentation.
• Knowledge of standard instrumentation types, sensors, signal conditioning types, electronic principles as well as calibration procedures.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite.
• Leadership, autonomy, passion and a sense of responsibility.
• English proficiency to read and communicate in English in a French-speaking work environment.

Responsibilities

• Plan, prepare and execute instrumentation activities for flight test milestones.
• Design, install, calibrate, configure, operate and maintain airborne Data Acquisition Systems.
• Generate harness drawings and write installation instructions.
• Monitor data quality and troubleshoot instrumentation issues.
• Participate in pre/post-flight briefings and continuous improvement.

Skills

Instrumentation knowledge

Teamwork

English communication

Autonomy

Leadership

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering

Technical college degree with 5 years experience in Instrumentation

Tools

Data Acquisition Systems knowledge

PLC knowledge

Electronic principles understanding

Job description

Job Title

Flight Test & Instrumentation Specialist

About Pratt & Whitney Canada

Pratt & Whitney Canada (P&WC) is a global leader in aerospace innovation, proudly headquartered in Longueuil, Quebec, since 1928. We design and manufacture next-generation aircraft engines that power the world’s largest fleet of business, general aviation, and regional aircraft and helicopters.

For nearly 100 years, our teams have been at the forefront of propulsion technology, pushing boundaries to make flight more efficient and reliable. Our engines support missions that truly matter, from transporting people and essential goods, to enabling emergency medical services, humanitarian operations, and wildfire suppression around the world.

An Employer of Choice

Pratt & Whitney Canada was named one of Canada’s Best Employers for 2026 by Forbes, marking the 11th consecutive year the company has earned this recognition. Pratt & Whitney Canada also ranked #1 employer in the aerospace and defense industry in the country. In addition, our headquarters continues to be recognized among the top employers in the Montreal region. Together, these distinctions reinforce our reputation as an employer of choice in Montreal, across Canada, and around the world.

This is a full-time position from Monday to Friday with flexible hours, based in Mirabel, and performed exclusively on-site.

What will your day-to-day look like?

• You are responsible for planning, preparing, and executing all instrumentation activities pertaining to meet key milestones for a flight test campaign of an experimental engine.
• You design, install, calibrate, configure, operate and maintain airborne Data Acquisition Systems.
• You generate drawings to produce harnesses.
• You write work instructions for the installation/removal of onboard instrumentation equipment.
• You condition, monitor and record data in flight and on the ground.
• You troubleshoot instrumentation issues.
• You ensure data quality and efficiency.
• You participate in the pre/post-flight briefings.
• You take initiatives for continuous improvements in the business.

What do you need to be successful?

Must have

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or Technical college degree with 5 years’ experience in a related field of Instrumentation
• Knowledge of standard instrumentation types, sensors, signal conditioning types, electronic principles as well as calibration procedures
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite
• Leadership, autonomy, passion and a sense of responsibility
• Demonstrated abilities to work well in a team, perform under pressure and adapt to change
• Ability to innovate and change status quo in the business unit
• This position is part of a French-speaking work environment, it requires a very good knowledge of English to read and understand, on a daily basis, documentation and technical terms that may emanate from international organizations, as well as to write and communicate in English with customers, suppliers or international colleagues.

Asset

• Experience and knowledge of flight testing or testing of aeronautical products.
• Knowledge and understanding of Data Acquisition Systems and engine control systems
• Comfortable using computers and ability to operate, learn and adapt to multiple softwares
• Knowledge and understanding of programmable logic controllers (PLC)

Preferred fields of Education

• College degree in Instrumentation or Electronic or;
• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Automatization, Physics, Aerospace engineering or other applicable scientific discipline

Additional informations

• May travel occasionally for business.
• Work schedule on day shift and evening shift in rotations (1 week / 6 weeks)
• Typical Flight test days: 7am to 6pm
• Must pass a medical exam and obtain a High-Altitude Indoctrination (HAI) certificate

What do we offer?

• Pension and savings plan with employer contributions
• Group insurance program
• Opportunities for advancement (career progression)
• Merit or recognition program
• Health and wellness program, including virtual health care
• Recreational and sports club
• Nearby daycares
• Transportation accessibility or public transit program and free parking

The masculine pronoun is used without discrimination and solely for the purpose of making the text easier to read. We will consider applications from all qualified candidates.

At Pratt & Whitney Canada, we combine passion, boldness, and precision to design, manufacture, and maintain the most advanced and reliable aircraft engines in the world. Our work and the quality of our products contribute to the success of our customers, who in turn save lives, support commerce, connect communities, and protect freedoms.

At Pratt & Whitney Canada, you have the opportunity to make a difference every day—just look up. Are you ready to go beyond?

The selected candidate will be required to complete a criminal background check and any applicable clearances with respect to the handling and transfer of controlled goods. Employment is conditional upon the successful completion of these checks and obtaining the required clearances. Failure to do so will result in the withdrawal of the employment offer.