Internship - Winter 2027 - Technical Support in the Reliability and Maintenance Department

Date Posted: 2026-08-21

Country: Canada

Location: CA-QC-LONGUEUIL-J01 ~ 1000 Blvd Marie-Victorin ~ J01 BLDG

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 Longueuil facility, from Monday to Friday, with flexible hours and exclusively on-site.

Why join our team?

Whether you’re currently pursuing a bachelor’s or master’s degree, we can help you reach your full potential, hone your skills, and turn the impossible into reality. If you’re currently enrolled at a Canadian university, now is the time to embark on a career path that can make a difference and drive innovation for generations to come.

What will your day-to-day look like?

Under the supervision of the Technical Manager in the Reliability and Maintenance Services Department, the Technical Support Specialist will be responsible for implementing initiatives and best practices related to equipment improvement and reliability project management. The primary objective will be to assist the team in achieving the 2027 targets for the Longueuil manufacturing center. The technical support specialist will work with various company departments to contribute expertise and best practices that will benefit the maintenance of production equipment.

• Provide impeccable customer service to help achieve production goals
• Monitor special improvement projects on the shop floor
• Develop, optimize, and standardize maintenance plans
• Implement and introduce new maintenance procedures
• Conduct weekly statistical analysis (MTBF, MTTR, OEE)
• Evaluate alternatives with the production team for obsolete equipment

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.
• Be fluent in French (advanced level: spoken and written)
• Currently pursuing studies in the field of engineering or Operations and Production Management (OPM)
• Proficient in basic Office software (primarily: Excel, Outlook, OneNote)

Assets

• Strong communication and presentation skills
• Ability to work independently, leadership skills, a sense of priorities, initiative, and diplomacy
• Experience in the manufacturing industry, lean manufacturing principles, and SAP software

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.