Student Intern, Aerospace & Defense

Celestica; Toronto; Hybrid; CAD 32,000 - 41,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Development programs

Two paid volunteer days per year

Networking events

Job summary

Celestica, a global technology leader, offers an Aerospace & Defense Internship at our Toronto location. You will bridge engineering, sourcing and production to drive cost-reduction initiatives, analyse component data and support pricing cycles.

You may assist quarterly financial reconciliations and collaborate with corporate supply chain teams. We value the ability to analyze, document and communicate clearly, with strong Excel, PowerPoint and Word skills.

Qualifications

• Pursuing a degree in business, supply chain, electrical or aerospace engineering.
• Third or final year in a 4- or 5-year program with transcripts.
• Strong analytical, communication and MS Office skills.

Responsibilities

• Gather component information from Celestica production and external suppliers.
• Generate comparison data from similar components.
• Interface with supply chain and commodity managers during component selection.
• Review design documentation to understand design intent.
• Create data documentation justifying new component selections.
• Assist pricing cycles and quarterly financial reconciliations.

Skills

Time management

Teamwork

Deadline-driven

Autonomous working

Analytical skills

Communication skills

MS Excel

PowerPoint

Word

Education

Business Administration

Supply Chain Management

Electrical Engineering

Aerospace Engineering

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft PowerPoint

Microsoft Word

Job description

Req ID: 141204

Remote Position: Hybrid

Region: Americas

Country: Canada

State/Province: Ontario

City: Toronto

16 Month Internship

As a global technology leader, Celestica designs, engineers, and manufactures industry-leading products and services that drive customer success and market advancement. Headquartered in Toronto, Canada, we bring together over 33,000 employees across more than 45 sites in North America, Europe, and Asia.

With deep expertise in design, engineering, manufacturing, supply chain management and platform solutions, Celestica enables critical data center infrastructure for AI, cloud, and hybrid cloud and advances technologies in high-growth markets. Working with the world’s leading technology companies across a broad range of industries, Celestica helps its customers achieve a competitive advantage. These products span key areas such as data centre technology, aerospace and defense, healthtech, and capital equipment.

Working at Celestica is more than a job. It’s about being part of something bigger and shaping the future with your work. You’ll take on exciting and challenging projects, get hands‑on experience, collaborate with a global team, and learn from some of the greatest minds in the industry. And just as we aspire to imagine, develop and deliver a better future with our customers, we’re just as committed to delivering the best employee experience.

Benefits for Students Include:

• Experience working for one of the largest Canadian global technology companies

• Possibility of a student casual contract position after completion of internship

• Possibility of a full‑time position after completion of degree

• Access to Celestica’s development programs and projects

• Celestica's Time Off to Volunteer program – two paid days off to volunteer per year

• Fun intern activities including celebration events and networking

• Internal recognition programs and rewards for stellar performance

What’s in it for you?

• Opportunity: Job experience at a large Canadian-based global company

• Innovation: We look to our employees to implement new ideas and improve the way we do things

• Collaboration: Students work as part of global teams, enabled by collaborative technology

• Sustainability: We uphold strong ethics, reduce our impact on the environment and empower employees to give back to the community with two paid days off per year to volunteer

• Development opportunities: including soft skills courses, innovation projects and mentorship

• Networking: Strategically build your professional network to advance your career and deepen relationships across your peers and colleagues.

• Fun: Our interns have the opportunity to participate in fun activities including intern social events, Celestica’s charitable initiatives and our Spirit Week activities

About this Opportunity

As an Aerospace & Defense Intern, you will bridge the gap between Engineering, Sourcing, and Production to drive cost‑reduction initiatives. You will analyze component data, support product verification, and document the implementation of cost‑effective solutions. Additionally, you will assist the Global Customer Business Unit with pricing cycles and coordinate with Corporate Supply Chain on quarterly claims and financial reconciliations.

Preferred Skills

• Excellent time management

• Ability to work well in a team environment

• Ability to meet tight deadlines in a fast‑paced environment

• Ability to work effectively autonomously once trained

• Excellent analytical, report writing and problem solving skills

• Good written and verbal communication skills

• Candidates must be proficient in Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint and Word

Activities

• Gathering component information from Celestica production and external suppliers

• Generating comparison data from similar components

• Interfacing with supply chain and commodity managers during component selection

• Review of design documentation to understand design intent.

• Creation of data documentation that justify the new selected components

• Managing Customer pricing and rollout process

• Project related contract amendments

• Accounts receivable reconciliation

• Quarterly Excess and Obsolete claim process with customer

• Quarterly Consignment confirmation and signoff process with customer

Physical Demands, duties of this position are varied and will include:

• Duties of this position are performed in a normal office environment.

• Duties may require extended periods of sitting and sustained visual concentration on a computer monitor or on numbers and other detailed data.

• Repetitive manual movements (e.g., data entry, using a computer mouse, using a calculator, etc.) are frequently required.

Salary

The range described in this posting is an estimate by the Company, and may change based on several factors, including but not limited to a change in the duties covered by the job posting, or the credentials, experience or geographic jurisdiction of the successful candidate.

The hourly wage is determined by the years of study completed and is non‑negotiable as per company policy.

Hourly Wage: $23-30 CAD/hr

Additional Details

Area: Aerospace & Defence

Start Date: May 2027

Location: 5140 Yonge Street, Toronto ON

Vacancies: 1 position

Experience: No Formal Experience Required.

Education: Currently pursuing a degree in Business Administration, Supply Chain Management, Electrical or Aerospace Engineering, entering their third or final year of a 4 or 5 year program. Please provide a copy of your transcript with your application.

***As this position involves work that is subject to the Canadian Government's Controlled Goods Program (CGP), your employment offer is conditional upon the successful completion of a security assessment by Celestica and/or its authorized agents, per the Controlled Goods Regulations.

Celestica is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment and will not be discriminated against on any protected status (including race, religion, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran or disability status or other characteristics protected by law).

At Celestica we are committed to fostering an inclusive, accessible environment, where all employees and customers feel valued, respected and supported. Special arrangements can be made for candidates who need it throughout the hiring process. Please indicate your needs and we will work with you to meet them.

COMPANY OVERVIEW:

Celestica, Inc. (NYSE: CLS; TSX: CLS) is a technology leader dedicated to driving customer success and market advancements. With deep expertise in design, engineering, manufacturing, supply chain, and platform solutions, Celestica enables critical data center infrastructure for AI, cloud, and hybrid cloud and advances technologies in high‑growth markets. With a talented team and a strategic global network, Celestica helps its customers achieve competitive advantages.

Today, Celestica delivers innovative supply chain solutions globally to customers in strategic two operating and reporting segments: Advanced Technology Solutions (ATS) and Connectivity and Cloud Solutions (CC):

ATS: This segment serves customers in complex, regulated and high‑reliability markets such as Industrial & Smart Energy, Aerospace & Defense, Semiconductor Capital Equipment, and HealthTech. It is engineering led, with deep expertise in design, manufacturing and lifecycle solutions.

CCS: This segment focuses on high‑performance technology solutions and services for the data center, serving hyperscalers, digital native customers and enterprises. Celestica's Platform Solutions offering provides innovative and customizable computing, storage and networking solutions enabling AI‑driven growth.

Built on a legacy of trust and performance, Celestica has earned its reputation by delivering results in complex and fast‑changing markets. Celestica exceeds customer expectations by identifying trends and staying ahead of the curve. Backed by comprehensive capabilities and a global network across North America, Europe and Asia, Celestica helps customers gain competitive advantage with the quality, flexibility and resiliency they need to respond quickly to shifts in demand. Guided by a bold vision to accelerate market advancements, Celestica delivers innovative solutions and technologies that turn complexity into opportunity. Anchored in teamwork and commitment, Celestica strives to be the most trusted partner to its customers and colleagues worldwide.

Celestica would like to thank all applicants, however, only qualified applicants will be contacted.