Nextern

Nextern is a collaborative medical device company founded in 2000, focused on the design, development, and manufacturing of advanced medical devices. With facilities in the United States, Vietnam, Costa Rica, and China, Nextern provides vertically integrated solutions that combine engineering expertise with advanced manufacturing capabilities. The company offers end-to-end services, including concept development, design for manufacturability, technology transfer, and commercial-scale production. Nextern specializes in electromechanical medical devices, including power systems, bioelectronic devices, connected devices, and single-use disposables. Their product portfolio features steerable catheters, advanced leads for various stimulation applications, and custom lead accessories. The company also develops secure software solutions for medical device connectivity through the Nextern Liink platform. Nextern emphasizes supply chain and manufacturing excellence, ensuring a seamless transition from development to commercialization while supporting a wide range of medical applications.

Medical Devices Maple Grove, United States Founded 2000 ~285 employees

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Employees
285
+2.2% in the 3 months to Sep 2026
12-month attrition
17%
Tech: 18%
H1B filings, FY2025
1
Sponsors visas
Open jobs
17
Last 30 days

Headcount trend

Nextern went from 269 employees in Oct 2024 to 285 in Sep 2026. Apr to Sep 2026: 23 people joined, 6 left.

Org structure

Headcount by department

Engineering115
Other70
Operations48
Finance19
Design16
HR6
Sales6
Success4

H-1B sponsorship

H-1B Sponsorship Limited
H-1B Filings by Department
Engineering1

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How many employees does Nextern have?

Nextern has about 285 employees, up 2.2% over the 3 months to Sep 2026.

Does Nextern sponsor H1B visas?

Yes. Nextern filed 1 H1B (LCA) application in FY2025, according to the latest U.S. Department of Labor disclosures. It was for a Engineering role.

Data from Company Prospectus, DOL LCA disclosures, WARN notices and 6figr salary profiles.