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 Longueuil location; internship from Monday to Friday, with flexible hours and exclusively on-site.

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Why join our team?

Support technology development projects related to metrology, the metrology team at PWC in responsible for the research and the development of innovative solutions to improve the dimensional measurement of turbine engine components. The student will be a member of the development team and will carry out test plans, development of documentation, training and implementation of innovative solutions

What will your day-to-day look like?

• The student will be directly involved in the digital transformation of our manufacturing practices by participating in the following:
• Digitalization of the engine part definition, product manufacturing information (PMI) and their use in CAD software used for process planning, CNC & CMM programming.
• Develop applications or algorithms to analyze, transfer or transform data relative to the product definition, PMI, or manufacturing methods to automate or increase efficiency of related activities.
• Evaluate and test third party solutions to various opportunities pertaining to the digital transformation.
• Define and test use cases for data science to extract value from the PMI and manufacturing data.
• The student will be part of a large and dynamic multidisciplinary team. The student will participate in the design of the chosen solutions. Documentation and presentation of the findings to the team will be required.

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 studies in computer science, mechanical or aeronautical engineering

Assets:

• Knowledge of CATIA V5 or CATIA V6.
• Knowledge of one or more of the following programming concepts or languages: VBA, C#, HTML, python, SQL.
• Experience linked to mechanical design (3D modeling, drafting, GD&T).
• Experience linked to part manufacturing using CAM software.
• Experience linked to part inspection (CMM, 3D scan, or other).
• Be organized and able to manage multiple conflicting priorities.
• Project management abilities.
• At ease when collaborating with multiple people.

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.