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Technical Operations Manager roles sit at the intersection of engineering and leadership, making them a strong match for STEM OPT graduates. Your 24-month STEM OPT extension applies here, but your employer must be enrolled in E-Verify and your degree must align with the role's technical requirements.
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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 Technical Operations Manager
Verify your CIP code before applying
Check that your degree's Classification of Instructional Programs code appears on the official STEM OPT eligible fields list. Operations management roles often require an engineering, computer science, or systems science degree to qualify, not a general business credential.
Confirm E-Verify enrollment before accepting offers
Ask HR directly whether the company is enrolled in E-Verify before you sign anything. Employers can check their own status through the E-Verify employer search, and you can independently verify enrollment through the E-Verify portal.
Build a targeted employer list using DOL data
Use the OFLC Wage Search to identify companies that have filed LCAs for technical operations or engineering management roles in your target metro. Consistent filing history signals that the employer has infrastructure to support your STEM OPT paperwork.
Structure your I-983 around quantifiable operational goals
Your training plan must map specific learning objectives to STEM skills from your degree. For operations manager roles, tie goals to process optimization, systems analysis, or supply chain metrics so your DSO and employer can sign off without revisions.
Use Migrate Mate to filter jobs by E-Verify status
Search Technical Operations Manager openings on Migrate Mate, which filters listings by E-Verify enrollment so you're not wasting applications on employers who can't legally hire STEM OPT students. Filtering this way early saves significant time in your job search.
Flag cap-gap timing when negotiating your start date
If your OPT expires while an H-1B visa petition is pending, cap-gap protection through USCIS extends your work authorization automatically. Negotiate a start date that accounts for this window so neither you nor the employer faces a gap in authorization.
Frequently Asked Questions
Does my STEM degree qualify me for the STEM OPT extension in a Technical Operations Manager role?
Your degree must appear on the STEM OPT eligible fields list by CIP code, and the role must directly use the knowledge from that field. A degree in industrial engineering, systems engineering, or computer science typically qualifies for technical operations work. A general business or management degree usually does not. Check the O*NET profile for this occupation to confirm the technical knowledge domains the role requires.
Does the employer need to be enrolled in E-Verify to hire me on STEM OPT?
Yes. E-Verify enrollment is a hard requirement for STEM OPT employers, not optional. Before accepting an offer or signing an I-983 training plan, confirm the company is actively enrolled. You can verify this directly through the E-Verify employer search portal. Companies that are not enrolled cannot legally employ STEM OPT students, regardless of how willing they are to sponsor.
What should my I-983 training plan include for a Technical Operations Manager position?
Your I-983 must connect specific on-the-job training activities to STEM skills from your degree program. For a Technical Operations Manager role, document learning goals around process engineering, systems optimization, data analysis, or supply chain management. Vague goals like 'gain management experience' will be rejected by your DSO. Both you and a company supervisor with hiring authority must sign the plan before your DSO can authorize the extension.
How do I find Technical Operations Manager jobs where employers are already set up to hire STEM OPT students?
Migrate Mate filters Technical Operations Manager listings by E-Verify enrollment, so every result you see is from an employer who meets the core STEM OPT requirement. This removes the back-and-forth of asking HR about enrollment status on every application and helps you focus your time on roles where the process can actually move forward.
What happens to my STEM OPT authorization if I get selected in the H-1B lottery while working as a Technical Operations Manager?
If your employer files an H-1B petition on your behalf before your OPT expires and you're selected in the lottery, cap-gap protection through USCIS automatically extends your work authorization through September 30 of that year. You can continue working in your Technical Operations Manager role during this period without interruption, as long as the petition remains pending or approved.