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Wearable Device Jobs (NOW HIRING)

Medical Device Assembler

Trumbull, CT · On-site

$17.75 - $21.50/hr

Wear required protective clothing or cleanroom garments while performing job duties * Assist with additional production or assembly tasks as needed by supervisors Medical Device Assembler ...

Senior Electrical Engineer

Morrisville, NC · On-site

$100K - $131K/yr

Design low-power architectures, battery charging circuits, and power budgets for portable and wearable device platforms. * Design for safety and electromagnetic compatibility (EMC/EMI), conduct pre ...

Senior Electrical Engineer

Morrisville, NC

$100K - $131K/yr

Design low-power architectures, battery charging circuits, and power budgets for portable and wearable device platforms. * Design for safety and electromagnetic compatibility (EMC/EMI), conduct pre ...

Senior Electrical Engineer

Morrisville, NC · On-site

$100K - $131K/yr

Design low-power architectures, battery charging circuits, and power budgets for portable and wearable device platforms. * Design for safety and electromagnetic compatibility (EMC/EMI), conduct pre ...

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How much do wearable device jobs pay per hour?

As of Jun 30, 2026, the average hourly pay for wearable device in the United States is $48.52, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $24.04 and $64.90 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What are wearable devices?

Wearable devices are electronic gadgets that can be worn on the body, such as smartwatches, fitness trackers, and health monitors. These devices often track physical activity, monitor health metrics, or provide notifications from your smartphone. Wearable technology is used in various sectors, including healthcare, fitness, and personal productivity, to deliver real-time information and insights directly to users. Some popular examples include the Apple Watch, Fitbit, and Google Glass.

What is the difference between Wearable Device vs Wearable Device Developer?

AspectWearable DeviceWearable Device Developer
Required CredentialsTypically no formal credentials; knowledge of hardware and software basicsDegree in computer science, engineering, or related field; programming skills
Work EnvironmentDesign, manufacturing, and testing environmentsSoftware development, coding, and testing environments
Industry UsageUsed by consumers for fitness, health, and convenienceDevelops wearable device software, apps, and firmware
Search & Comparison IntentUnderstanding wearable device types and featuresLearning about careers in wearable device software development

Wearable devices are physical products like fitness trackers and smartwatches used by consumers. Wearable device developers focus on creating the software, firmware, and applications that run on these devices. While wearable devices are hardware products, developers are professionals who design and program the software that powers these devices.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a Wearable Device Engineer, and why are they important?

To thrive as a Wearable Device Engineer, you need a strong background in electronics, embedded systems, and product design, usually supported by a degree in electrical engineering, computer engineering, or a related field. Experience with microcontrollers, wireless communication protocols (such as Bluetooth or NFC), CAD tools, and knowledge of relevant industry certifications (like FCC compliance) is highly valued. Creativity, problem-solving, and effective teamwork are essential soft skills for innovating and collaborating across multidisciplinary teams. These skills ensure the development of reliable, user-friendly, and compliant wearable devices that meet market and user needs.

What are some common challenges faced by professionals working in wearable device development teams?

Professionals in wearable device development often face challenges such as balancing device functionality with size and battery constraints, ensuring user comfort and durability, and maintaining strong data security and privacy standards. Working in cross-functional teams is common, requiring close collaboration between hardware engineers, software developers, UX/UI designers, and product managers to align on user needs and technical feasibility. Staying up-to-date with rapidly evolving sensor technologies and industry regulations can also be demanding, but offers opportunities for continuous learning and growth.
What cities are hiring for Wearable Device jobs? Cities with the most Wearable Device job openings:
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Infographic showing various Wearable Device job openings in the United States as of June 2026, with employment types broken down into 99% Full Time, and 1% Part Time. Highlights an 94% Physical, 2% Hybrid, and 4% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $100,922 per year, or $48.5 per hour.
Senior Regional Development Application Engineer

Senior Regional Development Application Engineer

KLA Corporation

Hillsboro, OR

$119K - $202K/yr

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Retirement, PTO

Posted 17 days ago


Job description

Company Overview

KLA is a global leader in diversified electronics for the semiconductor manufacturing ecosystem. Virtually every electronic device in the world is produced using our technologies. No laptop, smartphone, wearable device, voice-controlled gadget, flexible screen, VR device or smart car would have made it into your hands without us. KLA invents systems and solutions for the manufacturing of wafers and reticles, integrated circuits, packaging, printed circuit boards and flat panel displays. The innovative ideas and devices that are advancing humanity all begin with inspiration, research and development. KLA focuses more than average on innovation and we invest 15% of sales back into R&D. Our expert teams of physicists, engineers, data scientists and problem-solvers work together with the world's leading technology providers to accelerate the delivery of tomorrow's electronic devices. Life here is exciting and our teams thrive on tackling really hard problems. There is never a dull moment with us.

Job Description/Preferred Qualifications

Company Overview

KLA is a global leader in diversified electronics for the semiconductor manufacturing ecosystem. Virtually every electronic device in the world is produced using our technologies. No laptop, smartphone, wearable device, voice-controlled gadget, flexible screen, VR device or smart car would have made it into your hands without us. KLA invents systems and solutions for the manufacturing of wafers and reticles, integrated circuits, packaging, printed circuit boards and flat panel displays. The innovative ideas and devices that are advancing humanity all begin with inspiration, research and development. KLA focuses more than average on innovation and we invest 15% of sales back into R&D. Our expert teams of physicists, engineers, data scientists and problem-solvers work together with the world's leading technology providers to accelerate the delivery of tomorrow's electronic devices. Life here is exciting and our teams thrive on tackling really hard problems. There is never a dull moment with us.

Qualifications:

- Must have MS/PhD in Engineering, Physics, Optics, Material Science or related fields and strong technical background;
- Preferred work experiences in semiconductor processing or equipment industry;
- Must have excellent communication, organizational, analytical, leadership, and interpersonal skills;
- Must be self-driven, and a strong team player;

Responsibility:

Work closely with division different organizations including engineering, sales and marketing within KLA and with customer engineers outside KLA and provide high level applications support of complex Overlay measurement systems.

Customer support:

Manage in-house customer demonstrations and head-to-head (H2H) activities at customer sites. Conduct new tool demonstrations to showcase tool performance and develop use cases to help drive tool sales.

Design experiments to characterize tool/subcomponent performance, demonstrate product value in alpha testing, beta testing and pilot tool support in the ramp phase, thereby enabling product penetration/adoption at customer facilities at customers site.

Develop recipes to model complex optical applications and optimize tool performance;

Provide escalation support to onsite field service engineer; leading and coordinating remote/local troubleshooting;

Product development:

Characterize next generation state-of-the art overlay measurement products.

Design test plans, collect and analyze data, publish results and recommendations in the form of applications notes, best known methods.

Form training materials and transfer new production knowledge and application capabilities to worldwide apps support team.

Work closely with division system and algo team and be creative to develop software offline tools for data analysis, feature development.

Focused customers:

Intel etc.

Primary Location: USA-OR-Hillsboro-Beaverton-KLA

Minimum Qualifications

Doctorate (Academic) Degree and related work experience of 5 years; Master's Level Degree and related work experience of 8 years; Bachelor's Level Degree and related work experience of 10 years

Base Pay Range: $119,000.00 - $202,300.00 AnnuallyPrimary Location: USA-OR-Hillsboro-Beaverton-KLAKLA's total rewards package for employees may also include participation in performance incentive programs and eligibility for additional benefits including but not limited to: medical, dental, vision, life, and other voluntary benefits, 401(K) including company matching, employee stock purchase program (ESPP), student debt assistance, tuition reimbursement program, development and career growth opportunities and programs, financial planning benefits, wellness benefits including an employee assistance program (EAP), paid time off and paid company holidays, and family care and bonding leave.

Interns are eligible for some of the benefits listed. Our pay ranges are determined by role, level, and location. The range displayed reflects the pay for this position in the primary location identified in this posting. Actual pay depends on several factors, including state minimum pay wage rates, location, job-related skills, experience, and relevant education level or training. We are committed to complying with all applicable federal and state minimum wage requirements where applicable. If applicable, your recruiter can share more about the specific pay range for your preferred location during the hiring process.

KLA is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We will ensure that qualified individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us at talent.acquisition@kla.com or at +1-408-352-2808 to request accommodation.

Be aware of potentially fraudulent job postings or suspicious recruiting activity by persons that are currently posing as KLA employees. KLA never asks for any financial compensation to be considered for an interview, to become an employee, or for equipment. Further, KLA does not work with any recruiters or third parties who charge such fees either directly or on behalf of KLA. Please ensure that you have searched KLA's Careers website for legitimate job postings. KLA follows a recruiting process that involves multiple interviews in person or on video conferencing with our hiring managers. If you are concerned that a communication, an interview, an offer of employment, or that an employee is not legitimate, please send an email to talent.acquisition@kla.com to confirm the person you are communicating with is an employee. We take your privacy very seriously and confidentially handle your information.