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≈ $42k – $75k per year (Estimated)
Location
In office (Maple Grove)
Seniority
Middle
Employment
Full-Time

Confirmed on the employer's own hiring board on Nov 2, 2026. First seen by Alion on Oct 30, 2026. Nextern scores B on the Alion truth index.

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Nextern is a medical device contract development and manufacturing company headquartered in Maple Grove, Minnesota, offering product development, device manufacturing, precision components and consulting for OEMs. After starting as an industrial components partner, it shifted to medical electromechanical systems in 2016, expanded to Vietnam in 2018 and Costa Rica in 2021, acquired NPX Precision Technologies in 2022, and runs ISO 13485 certified plants in the US and Asia. Openings include production operators and supervisors in Costa Rica, molding engineers in Vietnam, manufacturing, process and catheter engineers, software engineers, quality systems and project managers.

At Nextern, we inspire with passion, impact with significance, and act with integrity. Nextern partners with OEMs, clinicians, and innovators to design, develop, and manufacture world-class medical devices across the full product lifecycle. From single-use disposables to fully integrated systems to precision components, our teams work as an extension of yours to solve patient needs and improve lives worldwide.

The Medical Device Assembler III will be responsible for maintaining the overall manufacturing process in their assigned area as well as monitoring of product quality and output yields for their line; assists with ongoing training and development and accountability of all team members; setting an example for the line employees while creating high functioning teams.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

  • Works as part of a team to assemble parts.
  • Sorts and places material or items on tables, racks or bins.
  • Assembles small parts manually under a microscope.
  • Cleans assembled parts and places in protective bags or boxes.
  • Packages assembled parts
  • Picks up, moves and sorts small parts.
  • Verifies raw materials and lot numbers.
  • Builds product by following all processes, and completing other assigned work, while meeting manufacturing goals and metrics.
  • Rotates as necessary and works well with all group members, both within the team and cross-functionally.
  • Maintain accurate records, including training records, and required paperwork.
  • Performs other related duties as assigned by management.
  • Report defective material or questionable condition to the department supervisor.
  • Contribute and adhere to safety and quality process and procedures.
  • Communicate status of operation in a timely manner to management including any safety and/or process problems.
  • Maintain a clean and safe work area

Requirements

  • High school diploma or general education degree (GED)
  • 2-4 years’ experience or high-quality output or previous medical device assembly experience.
  • Previous experience in manufacturing, performing inspections, and operating equipment.
  • Must be friendly, courteous, service-oriented, and flexible and enjoy working with a variety of staff.
  • Must be detail-oriented and work effectively under pressure while meeting all applicable deadlines.
  • Must be able to work independently and productively with minimum supervision; work well under pressure; able to manage multiple projects.
  • Ability to read blue prints

Benefits

  • Health Care Plan (Medical, Dental & Vision)
  • Retirement Plan with Company Match
  • Paid Time Off, Personal Days, AND Birthday Holiday!
  • Lifetime Membership Subsidy and Wellness Resources
  • Life Insurance (Basic, Voluntary & AD&D)
  • Family Leave (Maternity, Paternity)
  • Short-Term & Long-Term Disability
  • Taco Thursdays!!!

Nextern is an equal opportunity employer. We encourage applications from candidates of all backgrounds and experiences, and we are committed to fostering an inclusive and diverse workplace. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status.

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