Staff Failure Analysis Engineer, CT Scan & X-ray

Description:
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.

Responsibilities:
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

Requirements:
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

Compensation & Benefits:
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 + benefitsPay 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.