Internship - Winter 2027 - Engineering student

RTX; Mississauga; On-site; CAD 30,000 - 44,000; Full time

Job summary

Pratt & Whitney Canada in Mississauga offers an onsite internship from January 5 to April 23, 2027 for students pursuing a degree in Mechanical or Industrial Engineering. You will join a team focused on safety, quality, and continuous improvement on the production floor while gaining hands-on experience with engine build and test activities.

Applicants must be eligible to work in Canada, enrolled at a Canadian university, and able to work on-site in the hiring province.

Qualifications

• Eligible to work in Canada.
• Enrolled in a Canadian university during the internship.
• Pursuing a degree in Mechanical or Industrial Engineering.

Responsibilities

• Comply with Safety and Quality policies and initiatives.
• Drive continuous improvement projects on the Production shop floor with real impact.
• Assist to resolve technical issues during engine build/test using CORE principles.
• Review Production metrics and address KPI shortfalls with innovative solutions.

Skills

Excellent communication

Project management

Organizational skills

Education

Mechanical or Industrial Engineering degree

Canadian university enrollment

Job description

Date Posted: 2026-10-26

Country: Canada

Location: CA-ON-MISSISSAUGA-P22M01 ~ 1801 Courtney Park Dr ~ P22M01 BLDG

Position Role Type: Onsite

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 continue 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.

Internship dates: January 5 to April 23, 2027 Location: The position is based at our Mississauga location; internship from Monday to Friday, with flexible hours and exclusively on-site. Check out our YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/@PrattWhitneyCa Our website: Home | Pratt & Whitney

Why join our team?

• Comply with and actively participate in Safety and Quality policies and initiatives

• Drive and actively participate in continuous improvement projects on the Production shop floor that have a real impact on the company

• Assist to successfully resolve technical issues during engine build/test using CORE principals

• Review Production metrics and address KPI shortfalls with innovative solutions

What will your day-to-day look like?

• Our expectations:Comply with and actively participate in Safety and Quality policies and initiativesDrive and actively participate in continuous improvement projects on the Production shop floor that have a real impact on the companyAssist to successfully resolve technical issues during engine build/test using CORE principalsReview Production metrics and address KPI shortfalls with innovative solutions

What do you need to be successful?

• Be eligible to work in Canada

• Be enrolled in a Canadian university throughout your internship

• Be able to work on-site in the province where you are hired if applicable

• Pursuing a degree in Mechanical or Industrial Engineering

• Excellent communication skills in English (spoken/written). French is an asset

Assets:

• Organizational skills and ability to work under pressure with competing and varying priorities.

• Project management skills

Working at Pratt & Whitney Canada

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.

The salary range for this role is 22.20 cad - 31.80 cad. The salary range provided is a good faith estimate representative of all experience levels. RTX considers several factors when extending an offer, including but not limited to, the role, function and associated responsibilities, a candidate’s work experience, location, education/training, and key skills

This job posting is not for an existing position vacancy. RTX adheres to the principles of equal employment. All qualified applications will be given careful consideration without regard to ethnicity, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation or identity, national origin, age disability, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law.

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