Junior Verification & Validation Engineer

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Junior Verification & Validation Engineer
Onsite - 5 Days per Week (Cardiff)
Salary: Based on experience

CPS Group are working with a well established medical device manufacturer seeking a Verification & Validation Engineer to join their development team.

This is a fantastic opportunity for someone who genuinely wants to build a career in product testing, medical devices, and regulated engineering. We are very open on background, whether you're a recent graduate, have 6+ months' industry experience, or are already working in a similar role and looking for your next step.

The Role

You'll be part of a collaborative R&D team supporting the testing and validation of innovative healthcare products. The role covers the full product lifecycle, from early development testing through to product release and transfer to manufacturing.

You'll be involved in:

Supporting and executing verification & validation testing
Assisting with test plans and documentation
Analysing and reporting test results
Working hands-on with lab setups and equipment
Supporting reliability and usability testing
Collaborating with engineering and manufacturing teams
Working within a regulated medical device environment

This is a hands-on, onsite role (5 days per week) with strong mentoring and development support.

What We're Looking For

We are intentionally flexible on experience. You might be:

A graduate in Mechanical, Biomedical, Electrical, or related Engineering
Someone with 6-12 months of industry experience
An early-career engineer looking to specialise in V&V
A practical, technically minded individual eager to move into medical devices

What matters most:

A genuine interest in healthcare technology
Strong attention to detail
A structured, analytical mindset
Willingness to learn and develop
Good communication skills

If you're looking for a role where you can grow, develop specialist skills, and build a long-term career in medical device engineering - this could be an excellent fit.

Contact: Zach Bennett - CPS Group

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