Internship - Winter 2027 - Mechanical Engineering – Test Facilities

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, 23rd 2027.

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

Why join our team?

At P&WC, the Test Facilities Engineering team is responsible for designing, building, and modifying test stands for all types of engines and their components to meet the rigorous requirements of each engine test. The equipment commissioned by our technical team is essential for certifying new engines and validating their performance before delivery to customers.

As a mechanical engineering intern, you will work under the close supervision of a senior engineer on a major overhaul project for a test stand designed to perform hydrogen combustion tests. You will be required to collaborate with technicians, subcontractors, and contractors involved in the project. Additional assignments may be added during the internship depending on operational needs.

What will your day-to-day look like?

• Conduct technical research (online, with equipment distributors, etc.)
• Draft technical documentation
• Review plans and specifications submitted by the contractor and the consulting engineer
• Answer technical questions from the contractor
• Conduct site surveys at the construction site as needed (travel required between the Longueuil and Mississauga plants)

What do you need to be successful?

• Be eligible to work in Canada.
• Be enrolled at a Canadian university for the entire duration of your internship.
• Be able to work on-site in the province where you are hired, if applicable.
• Be pursuing a bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering or a related field.
• Excellent communication skills in French (spoken and written) and English.
• Be self-reliant and resourceful, have good organizational skills, and be meticulous

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 freedom.

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.