job specification

Controls Engineer – Sustaining

Remote | Global Support Role | Full-Time

TARGAN

About the Role

TARGAN is transforming animal agriculture through advanced automation — and we're looking for a Controls Engineer – Sustaining to help keep our systems running smoothly around the world.

This is a hands-on, global support role that bridges Field Services and R&D Controls Engineering. You'll remotely monitor and troubleshoot our automated machinery at hatcheries across Brazil, Thailand, Italy, Spain, and North America — ensuring uptime, reliability, and continuous improvement of our control systems.

What You'll Do

• Remotely monitor TARGAN systems via cloud dashboards, PLC access, and on-machine interfaces.
• Provide real-time technical support to field technicians via Teams and other communication tools.
• Analyze hatchery performance data and participate in weekly global team meetings to share insights and best practices.
• Serve as part of the escalation process when issues impact customer operations, coordinating with internal engineering teams.
• Support ongoing refinement and optimization of control and electrical systems.

What You Bring

• Proven ability to troubleshoot PLCs remotely and interpret electrical schematics.
• Solid understanding of electro-mechanical systems, Ethernet networks, and industrial fieldbus protocols (EtherCAT, Modbus TCP, etc.).
• Familiarity with industrial control languages (ladder logic, structured text, function block) and HMI systems.
• Experience with tools such as AutoCAD Electrical or SolidWorks Electrical is a plus.
• Strong communication skills and ability to collaborate across technical and field teams.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical or Computer Engineering, Computer Science, or related field preferred.
• Fluent in English and at least one of: Spanish, Italian, Portuguese, or Thai.
• 3–5+ years of experience in engineering support or industrial automation; equivalent hands-on experience considered.
• Willingness to work second or third shift (EST) to align with international time zones.
• Comfortable working cross-functionally with R&D, Field Services, and Operations teams.

Why TARGAN?

Join a growing global company pioneering automation in animal health and agriculture. At TARGAN, you'll collaborate with talented engineers across continents, support cutting-edge machinery, and make a direct impact on our customers' success worldwide. Highly competitive base salary, bonus, benefits and stock options.

*Please note: final salary is dependent upon geographical location, experience and level*