Sustaining Engineer

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