Internship - Winter 2027 - Technical support

Pratt & Whitney; Longueuil; On-site; CAD 16,000 - 23,000; Full time

Job summary

Pratt & Whitney Canada in Longueuil, QC, is offering an on-site internship in the Technical Support group focused on plant 5 component repair and process optimization. The internship runs January 5 to April 23, 2027, with Monday–Friday schedules and on-site work only.

Ideal candidates are enrolled in Aerospace or Mechanical Engineering programs, proficient in CATIA V5 and French communication, and comfortable with general computer tools (PowerPoint, Excel, Word, Access).

Qualifications

• 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 Aerospace or Mechanical Engineering.
• Excellent communication skills in French (spoken/written).
• Good knowledge of computers (PowerPoint, Excel, Word, Access, etc.).

Responsibilities

• Support operations in the repair of components.
• Prepare, create, and modify work instructions to clarify processes.
• Support investigations with the quality team if an error occurs during repair (act as a technical expert).
• Management of technological development and integration projects with the resulting follow-ups to ensure progress and address the points that slow down the evolution.
• Preparation and cost analysis for future repairs available on the market.
• Feasibility and capability analysis before the introduction of new products with the help of the various specialists of the team and the plant.
• Maintain effective communications with key stakeholders, multidisciplinary team members and operations.

Skills

CATIA V5

French communication

General computer skills

Education

Aerospace or Mechanical Engineering degree (pursuing)

Tools

CATIA V5

Job description

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 5th to April 23th, 2027.

Location: The position is based at our St-Hubert location; internship from Monday to Friday, with flexible hours and exclusively on-site.

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Why join our team?

The Technical Support team is responsible for creating and maintaining Plant 5 proprietary working documents for all P&WC engine families (turbofan, turboprop, regional and turboshaft).

The group is committed to solving problems encountered in the repair of components at the tooling, programming, and laboratory levels. We are looking for someone with technical experience in the field of machining and sheet metal work. The specialist will have to collaborate with other aftermarket experts such as engineering, tooling, chemical and metallurgy specialist. As the position is related to operations, the expectation is that the person will be on site full time.

What will your day-to-day look like?

Since the position is tied to operations, this internship will take place entirely on site. You will be responsible for a product line in component repair, specifically supporting operations. Our goal is to contribute to the delivery of components and engines for Plant 5 and to be involved in resolving issues that hinder progress.

In addition, technological development and improvement projects are part of our deliverables. Technical support must ensure coordination and communication across multiple disciplines to enable the successful delivery of these high-visibility projects due to the investments involved. You will help maintain the overall health of our processes and develop optimization and continuous improvement initiatives.

Responsibilities

• Support operations in the repair of components.
• Prepare, create, and modify work instructions to clarify processes.
• Support investigations with the quality team if an error occurs during repair (act as a technical expert).
• Management of technological development and integration projects with the resulting follow-ups to ensure progress and address the points that slow down the evolution.
• Preparation and cost analysis for future repairs available on the market.
• Feasibility and capability analysis before the introduction of new products with the help of the various specialists of the team and the plant.
• Maintain effective communications with key stakeholders, multidisciplinary team members and operations.

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 Aerospace or Mechanical Engineering.
• Excellent communication skills in French (spoken/written).
• Good skills in the CATIA V5 environment.
• Good knowledge of computers (PowerPoint, Excel, Word, Access, etc.).

Assets

• Organizational skills and ability to work under pressure with competing and varying priorities.
• Project management skills.
• Good business sense.
• Good technical and product knowledge (components / motors).
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
• Bilingual French/English.

Although this position is part of a French-speaking work environment, it requires a working knowledge of English to read and understand specialized instructions, plans, drawings and technical terms that may emanate from international organizations, as well as to write and sometimes communicate in English with customers, suppliers or international colleagues.

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.