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Failure Analysis Engineer, CT Scan & X-ray

Tesla
Palo Alto, CA Full Time
POSTED ON 5/28/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 6/22/2026
What To Expect
The Failure Analysis Team’s mission is to determine root cause and contributing factors to improve the experience of Tesla’s products by reducing field issues, in collaboration with a community of other engineering teams. Engineers and technicians on the team are responsible for a wide variety of vehicle and energy product systems for existing models and models in development. This extremely high visibility individual contributor role requires extensive hands-on work focused on CT scanning for electromechanical failure analysis and root cause activities.

In this role, you will operate CT/X-ray systems to diagnose failure modes in Tesla components. You will collaborate with engineering teams to validate imaging protocols for accuracy and repeatability across diverse product lines. This role requires documenting findings and presenting actionable insights to stakeholders while supporting lab safety and equipment calibration.

As an industry leading company, Tesla offers the opportunity to work on industry leading products and bleeding edge technology in a fast paced, dynamic, and high visibility role.

What You'll Do

  • Learn to operate CT/X-ray systems to generate 3D models for defect analysis
  • Validate imaging protocols for accuracy and repeatability across diverse product lines
  • Collaborate with engineering teams to troubleshoot defects
  • Document findings and present actionable insights to stakeholders
  • Support equipment calibration and lab safety protocols


  • What You'll Bring

  • Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering, Physics, or equivalent experience
  • 3 years of experience in CT/X-ray imaging or non-destructive testing preferred
  • Proficiency in Avizo, VGStudio, or similar 3D reconstruction software is a huge plus
  • Ability to lift 25 lbs for sample preparation and equipment setup
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills


  • Benefits
    Compensation and Benefits
    Along with competitive pay, as a full-time Tesla employee, you are eligible for the following benefits at day 1 of hire:
  • Medical plans > plan options with $0 payroll deduction
  • Family-building, fertility, adoption and surrogacy benefits
  • Dental (including orthodontic coverage) and vision plans, both have options with a $0 paycheck contribution
  • Company Paid (Health Savings Accounts) HSA Contribution when enrolled in the High-Deductible medical plan with HSA
  • Healthcare and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)
  • 401(k) with employer match, Employee Stock Purchase Plans, and other financial benefits
  • Company paid Basic Life, AD&D
  • Short-term and long-term disability insurance (90 day waiting period)
  • Employee Assistance Program
  • Sick and Vacation time (Flex time for salary positions, Accrued hours for Hourly positions), and Paid Holidays
  • Back-up childcare and parenting support resources
  • Voluntary benefits to include: critical illness, hospital indemnity, accident insurance, theft & legal services, and pet insurance
  • Weight Loss and Tobacco Cessation Programs
  • Tesla Babies program
  • Commuter benefits
  • Employee discounts and perks program


  • Expected Compensation

    $91,600 - $195,600/annual salary cash and stock awards benefits

    Pay offered may vary depending on multiple individualized factors, including market location, job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. The total compensation package for this position may also include other elements dependent on the position offered. Details of participation in these benefit plans will be provided if an employee receives an offer of employment.

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    Salary : $91,600 - $195,600

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