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Nextern

Designs and manufactures medical devices

Laser Operator - 1st or 2nd Shift

Full-Time
No salary listed
Entry
Bristol, WI, USA
In Person
Manufacturing & Production OperationsMachine & Process Operation

About the job

Requirements
  • A high school diploma or equivalent is required.
  • Basic math and documentation skills are required.
  • The ability to inspect products under a microscope is required.
  • The ability to use micrometers, gage pins, calipers, and vision scopes is required.
  • Strong oral and written communication skills are required.
  • The ability to interact with operator, quality, and engineering support teams is required.
  • The ability to adapt to a changing and evolving environment is required.
Responsibilities
  • Operate the laser, including starting the machine and reloading material.
  • Post-process metal and plastic products by honing, removing cutouts, and cleaning.
  • Inspect products visually and perform quality measurements.
  • Communicate product concerns promptly to help ensure conformance with performance and quality standards.
  • Follow established procedures and quality system practices required by NPX and/or the customer.
  • Assist in training operators.
  • Package customer products for shipping.
Desired Qualifications
  • At least two years of experience in medical device manufacturing is preferred.
  • Experience with laser processing is a plus.

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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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