Internship - Summer 2026 - Information Technology Specialist

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Job title : Internship - Winter 2026 -  Information Technology Specialist

Our expectations:

As a part of the Plant 41 Manufacturing OT group in Plant 41, work to provide and implement solutions, improvements and opportunities on manufacturing lines and automated processes.  You will be an integral part in redefining operations to bring Halifax manufacturing to Industry 4.0 standards.

What your day to day will look like:

• Provide solutions to device related manufacturing problems.

• Maintain newly installed and legacy computer, network, hardware, and software systems, troubleshoot software, hardware, and network problems, disaster recovery preparedness. 

• Introduce, maintain, and optimize technical solutions for existing systems.

• Upgrading or innovating operating systems with automation solutions, with an end goal of Industry 4.0.

• Analyze, design, and implement short- and long-term solutions to improve manufacturing capabilities.

• Implement programming initiatives to improve manufacturing equipment and processes.

• Provide support to 24/7 operations – may involve working outside of normal working hours or shift work.

• Commitment to EH&S and Quality objectives.

• Provide project updates via presentations to leadership.

• Work closely with operators, area specialists and leadership to gather feedback to create opportunities that address the needs of manufacturing lines.

What 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 Applied Computer Science or Computer Science Excellent communication skills in English (spoken/written). French is an asset.

Assets:

• Organizational skills and ability to work under pressure with competing and varying priorities

• Project management skills

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. 

RTX adheres to the principles of equal employment. All qualified applications will be given careful consideration without regard to ethnicity, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation or identity, national origin, age, disability, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law.  

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