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Staff Failure Analysis Engineer, CT Scan & X-ray

Tesla
Palo Alto, CA Full Time
POSTED ON 5/28/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 6/20/2026
What To Expect
In this role, you will lead failure analysis using CT/X-ray systems to diagnose root causes of defects in Tesla’s electromechanical components. You will advise design and manufacturing teams on integrating radiographic tools into development cycles and develop advanced workflows to automate analysis. This role requires advising teams on the development and implementation of new radiographic technologies, training engineers/technicians on NDT best practices, and collaborating cross-functionally to resolve complex failure modes.

What You'll Do

  • Lead CT/X-ray imaging analysis to identify failure modes in Tesla components
  • Develop and validate advanced imaging protocols for non-destructive testing (NDT)
  • Advise teams on developing and implementing new radiographic technologies
  • Train engineers and technicians on NDT best practices
  • Drive automation of data analysis workflows to enhance lab throughput


  • What You'll Bring

  • Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering, Physics, or equivalent experience
  • NDT Level III certification in radiographic testing (RT) or computed tomography (CT)
  • 8 years of hands-on experience in failure analysis using CT/X-ray systems
  • Mastery of Avizo, VGStudio, or similar 3D data reconstruction tools
  • Ability to communicate complex failure modes to stakeholders
  • 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

    $130,400 - $276,000/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 : $130,400 - $276,000

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