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Security Operations Engineer roles qualify for the 24-month STEM OPT extension when your degree falls under an eligible CIP code in computer science, information technology, or a related STEM field. Your employer must be enrolled in E-Verify, and you'll need a signed I-983 training plan before your extension begins.
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Location Aibonito, Aibonito, Puerto Rico
Job Category Administrative
Date posted 10/30/2026
This is where your work makes a difference.
At Baxter, we believe every person—regardless of who they are or where they are from—deserves a chance to live a healthy life. It was our founding belief in 1931 and continues to be our guiding principle. We are redefining healthcare delivery to make a greater impact today, tomorrow, and beyond.
Our Baxter colleagues are united by our Mission to Save and Sustain Lives. Together, our community is driven by a culture of courage, trust, and collaboration. Every individual is empowered to take ownership and make a meaningful impact. We strive for efficient and effective operations, and we hold each other accountable for delivering exceptional results.
Here, you will find more than just a job—you will find purpose and pride.
Spring (January) 2027
Kickstart Your Engineering Career
The Engineering/Operational Excellence Co-op will support continuous improvement initiatives focused on optimizing processes, reducing waste, and enhancing operational efficiency. This role provides hands-on experience with Lean, Six Sigma, and improvement methodologies while collaborating with cross-functional teams.
What You’ll Do
- Support the identification, analysis, and improvement of operational processes.
- Participate in continuous improvement projects using Lean methodologies (5S, Kaizen, Value Stream Mapping).
- Collect and analyze data to identify efficiency opportunities.
- Assist in process documentation (SOPs, workflows, process maps).
- Collaborate on cost reduction and quality improvement initiatives.
- Track and report operational KPIs (OEE, yield, scrap, etc.).
- Support the preparation of reports and presentations on results.
- Participate in Kaizen events and improvement workshops.
- Ensure compliance with safety, quality, and regulatory standards.
What We’re Looking For
- Excellent track record on operational KPI’s under their responsibility.
- Must have demonstrated excellent leadership skills.
- Excellent interpersonal, planning and communication skills.
- Bilingual (English and Spanish).
- Result Driven and strong continuous improvement advocate.
- Demonstrated commitment for talent development.
- Strong knowledge of GMP and OSHA requirements.
Who Should Apply
Candidates must be currently pursuing a bachelor's degree in industrial engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or a related discipline and be in their second or third year of study at an accredited university. A cumulative GPA of 3.0 or above is required.
Why Baxter?
You’ll be part of a team that’s passionate about improving healthcare worldwide. This is more than just a Co-Op—it’s an opportunity to make a difference while building your future.
US Benefits at Baxter (except for Puerto Rico)
This is where your well-being matters. Baxter offers comprehensive compensation and benefits packages for eligible roles. Our health and well-being benefits include medical and dental coverage that start on day one, as well as insurance coverage for basic life, accident, short-term and long-term disability, and business travel accident insurance. Financial and retirement benefits include the Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP), with the ability to purchase company stock at a discount, and the 401(k) Retirement Savings Plan (RSP), with options for employee contributions and company matching. We also offer Flexible Spending Accounts, educational assistance programs, and time-off benefits such as paid holidays, paid time off ranging from 20 to 35 days based on length of service, family and medical leaves of absence, and paid parental leave. Additional benefits include commuting benefits, the Employee Discount Program, the Employee Assistance Program (EAP), and childcare benefits. Join us and enjoy the competitive compensation and benefits we offer to our employees. For additional information regarding Baxter US Benefits, please speak with your recruiter or visit our Benefits site: Benefits | Baxter
Equal Employment Opportunity
Baxter is an equal opportunity employer. Baxter evaluates qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, protected veteran status, disability/handicap status or any other legally protected characteristic.
Know Your Rights: Workplace Discrimination is Illegal
Reasonable Accommodations
Baxter is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities globally. If, because of a medical condition or disability, you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application or interview process, please click on the link here and let us know the nature of your request along with your contact information.
Recruitment Fraud Notice
Baxter has discovered incidents of employment scams, where fraudulent parties pose as Baxter employees, recruiters, or other agents, and engage with online job seekers in an attempt to steal personal and/or financial information. To learn how you can protect yourself, review our Recruitment Fraud Notice.
Req # 212068
Location Aibonito, Aibonito, Puerto Rico
Job Category Administrative
Date posted 10/30/2026
This is where your work makes a difference.
At Baxter, we believe every person—regardless of who they are or where they are from—deserves a chance to live a healthy life. It was our founding belief in 1931 and continues to be our guiding principle. We are redefining healthcare delivery to make a greater impact today, tomorrow, and beyond.
Our Baxter colleagues are united by our Mission to Save and Sustain Lives. Together, our community is driven by a culture of courage, trust, and collaboration. Every individual is empowered to take ownership and make a meaningful impact. We strive for efficient and effective operations, and we hold each other accountable for delivering exceptional results.
Here, you will find more than just a job—you will find purpose and pride.
Spring (January) 2027
Kickstart Your Engineering Career
The Engineering/Operational Excellence Co-op will support continuous improvement initiatives focused on optimizing processes, reducing waste, and enhancing operational efficiency. This role provides hands-on experience with Lean, Six Sigma, and improvement methodologies while collaborating with cross-functional teams.
What You’ll Do
- Support the identification, analysis, and improvement of operational processes.
- Participate in continuous improvement projects using Lean methodologies (5S, Kaizen, Value Stream Mapping).
- Collect and analyze data to identify efficiency opportunities.
- Assist in process documentation (SOPs, workflows, process maps).
- Collaborate on cost reduction and quality improvement initiatives.
- Track and report operational KPIs (OEE, yield, scrap, etc.).
- Support the preparation of reports and presentations on results.
- Participate in Kaizen events and improvement workshops.
- Ensure compliance with safety, quality, and regulatory standards.
What We’re Looking For
- Excellent track record on operational KPI’s under their responsibility.
- Must have demonstrated excellent leadership skills.
- Excellent interpersonal, planning and communication skills.
- Bilingual (English and Spanish).
- Result Driven and strong continuous improvement advocate.
- Demonstrated commitment for talent development.
- Strong knowledge of GMP and OSHA requirements.
Who Should Apply
Candidates must be currently pursuing a bachelor's degree in industrial engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or a related discipline and be in their second or third year of study at an accredited university. A cumulative GPA of 3.0 or above is required.
Why Baxter?
You’ll be part of a team that’s passionate about improving healthcare worldwide. This is more than just a Co-Op—it’s an opportunity to make a difference while building your future.
US Benefits at Baxter (except for Puerto Rico)
This is where your well-being matters. Baxter offers comprehensive compensation and benefits packages for eligible roles. Our health and well-being benefits include medical and dental coverage that start on day one, as well as insurance coverage for basic life, accident, short-term and long-term disability, and business travel accident insurance. Financial and retirement benefits include the Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP), with the ability to purchase company stock at a discount, and the 401(k) Retirement Savings Plan (RSP), with options for employee contributions and company matching. We also offer Flexible Spending Accounts, educational assistance programs, and time-off benefits such as paid holidays, paid time off ranging from 20 to 35 days based on length of service, family and medical leaves of absence, and paid parental leave. Additional benefits include commuting benefits, the Employee Discount Program, the Employee Assistance Program (EAP), and childcare benefits. Join us and enjoy the competitive compensation and benefits we offer to our employees. For additional information regarding Baxter US Benefits, please speak with your recruiter or visit our Benefits site: Benefits | Baxter
Equal Employment Opportunity
Baxter is an equal opportunity employer. Baxter evaluates qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, protected veteran status, disability/handicap status or any other legally protected characteristic.
Know Your Rights: Workplace Discrimination is Illegal
Reasonable Accommodations
Baxter is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities globally. If, because of a medical condition or disability, you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application or interview process, please click on the link here and let us know the nature of your request along with your contact information.
Recruitment Fraud Notice
Baxter has discovered incidents of employment scams, where fraudulent parties pose as Baxter employees, recruiters, or other agents, and engage with online job seekers in an attempt to steal personal and/or financial information. To learn how you can protect yourself, review our Recruitment Fraud Notice.
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding STEM OPT Authorization as a Security Operations Engineer
Verify your CIP code before applying
Check your degree's Classification of Instructional Programs code against the DHS STEM Designated Degree Program List. Computer science, cybersecurity, and information systems degrees typically qualify, but your DSO confirms the exact match before you file.
Confirm E-Verify enrollment before accepting offers
An employer must be actively enrolled in E-Verify to hire you on STEM OPT extension. Ask the recruiter or HR contact to confirm their E-Verify company ID number before signing any offer letter.
Build your I-983 training plan around SOC requirements
Security Operations Engineer roles fall under a specific Standard Occupational Classification code. Use O*NET to pull the formal duties and required competencies for that code, then map your training plan tasks directly to those descriptions to satisfy USCIS review.
Target employers with LCA filing history in cybersecurity
Employers who have filed Labor Condition Applications for security or information assurance roles are already familiar with work authorization compliance. Migrate Mate surfaces this DOL filing data by role so you can focus your applications on employers who have sponsored before.
Time your STEM OPT application against reporting deadlines
You must file your STEM OPT extension request at least 90 days before your initial OPT end date. Missing that window forces a gap in work authorization, so coordinate with your DSO as soon as you have a qualifying job offer.
Use prevailing wage data to evaluate offer competitiveness
Look up the wage level for your Security Operations Engineer role and geography using the OFLC Wage Search before negotiating. An offer at or above the prevailing wage also signals the employer understands DOL compliance obligations.
Frequently Asked Questions
Does a Security Operations Engineer role qualify for the STEM OPT extension?
Yes, if your degree is in an eligible STEM field such as computer science, cybersecurity, or information systems and maps to an approved CIP code on the DHS STEM Designated Degree Program List. The role itself must also relate to your degree field, which your DSO and employer confirm through the I-983 training plan.
What E-Verify requirement applies to my STEM OPT employer?
Your employer must be enrolled in E-Verify before your STEM OPT extension start date. This is a federal requirement, not optional. If an employer isn't enrolled when you file your extension, your authorization is invalid. Ask HR to provide their E-Verify company ID and verify enrollment status directly through the E-Verify portal before you accept an offer.
What goes into the I-983 training plan for a Security Operations Engineer?
The I-983 must describe how your day-to-day work connects to your STEM degree. For a Security Operations Engineer, that means documenting specific technical duties such as threat detection, incident response, or vulnerability assessment, alongside the learning goals they develop. Your employer signs the plan, and USCIS reviews it if you're selected for audit.
Does cap-gap protection apply if my employer files an H-1B petition while I'm on STEM OPT?
Yes. If your STEM OPT expires while a timely filed H-1B visa petition is pending for an October 1 start date, cap-gap extends your work authorization automatically until October 1 or until the petition is decided, whichever comes first. You don't need to file separately for cap-gap, but confirm your I-20 reflects the updated end date with your DSO.
Where can I find Security Operations Engineer jobs at E-Verify enrolled employers?
Migrate Mate filters job listings for employers with active work authorization filing history, so you're not wasting applications on companies that can't hire STEM OPT students. Search Security Operations Engineer roles on Migrate Mate to see which employers have the E-Verify enrollment and compliance track record your extension requires.