Junior Quality Technician
About the job
- Completed secondary education is required; technical-level training in manufacturing or quality is desirable.
- One to two years of experience as a quality inspector or three to four years of experience in regulated manufacturing.
- Knowledge of measurement instruments, good manufacturing practices, sampling and inspection fundamentals, and basic Office 365 use.
- Ability to work autonomously, communicate effectively, work under pressure, take initiative, solve problems, and focus on results.
- Inspect finished products, materials, and production-line processes to ensure compliance with internal and regulatory standards.
- Perform measurements with appropriate instruments, record results, and ensure traceability in quality documentation.
- Review and approve inspection records, rejection reports, and documentation related to product release.
- Identify nonconformities, follow up on them, and collaborate with the quality team on corrective and preventive actions.
- Support the evaluation of processes and equipment, identifying opportunities to improve quality control.
- Participate in investigations of failures or deviations, providing technical information to help resolve issues.
- Keep the work area clean and orderly and comply with safety standards and good manufacturing practices.
- Technical-level training in manufacturing or quality.
About the company
Nextern designs and manufactures medical devices for equipment makers, with engineering and factory teams involved from early prototypes through production. Its work includes catheter-based instruments and electronic systems used in minimally invasive treatment and diagnostic procedures. Customers pay for development and contract manufacturing services, with project costs shaped by device complexity, materials and production scale. Its clinical markets include vascular and heart interventions and nerve stimulation, with services sold separately or as an integrated program. Founded in 2000 with industrial engineering roots, Nextern shifted to medical devices in 2016 and is headquartered in Maple Grove, Minnesota.
Company Size
501-1,000
Company Stage
N/A
Total Funding
N/A
Headquarters
Maple Grove, MN
Founded
2000
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Simplify's Take
What believers are saying
- Advisory broadens the business: Nextern launched dedicated regulatory, clinical and quality consulting services in June 2026.
- New programs expand career scope: Nextern's CEO reported additional programs and staff additions in July 2026.
- Engineers gain leadership scope: Nextern's senior software role specifies smaller-project ownership and mentoring junior engineers.
What critics are saying
- Development programs require patience: Nextern describes medical-device commercialization as taking several months to several years.
- Remote flexibility is limited: Nextern's October 2026 Maple Grove senior software posting explicitly requires on-site work.
- Supply reliability needs daily intervention: Nextern's Vietnam procurement role monitors shortages and negotiates supplier production capacity.
What makes Nextern unique
- Testing simulates living circulation: Nextern's BioSimulation Lab evaluates catheter deployment in a pressurized heart model with physician feedback.
- Interfaces reuse Nextern technology: NextGUI supplies a base software platform for home-use and in-clinic medical devices.
- Prototype access avoids order thresholds: Nextern's NPX division accepts precision-component production work without product minimums.
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Benefits
- Health Insurance
- Dental Insurance
- Health Savings Account/Flexible Spending Account
- 401(k) Retirement Plan
- 401(k) Company Match
- Paid Holidays
- Paid Vacation
- Gym Membership
- Disability Insurance
- Life Insurance
- Training Programs
- Company Social Events