Field Service Technician

TARGAN Inc.; Lincoln (NE); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A technology company in animal health is seeking a Field Service Technician to join their Nebraska team. The role involves ensuring the performance and reliability of advanced chick sexing equipment, directly supporting hatcheries. Candidates should possess strong mechanical troubleshooting skills, a relevant degree, and excellent customer service abilities. Daily travel to customer sites is required, and work will often occur in warm, humid environments. Ideal for mechanically skilled technicians who thrive in dynamic settings.

Qualifications

• Electro/Mechanical degree or 1–5 years’ technical experience in automation or poultry.
• Ability to work independently and communicate effectively with customers.
• Valid driver’s license with the ability to lift up to 50 lbs.

Responsibilities

• Perform preventive maintenance and emergency repairs on equipment.
• Diagnose, troubleshoot, and repair complex electro-mechanical systems.
• Train hatchery staff on operation and maintenance of systems.

Skills

Strong mechanical troubleshooting and diagnostic skills

Excellent communication & customer service skills

Ability to read blueprints, electrical & pneumatic schematics

Education

Electro/Mechanical degree

1–5 years’ technical experience (automation, poultry production, or related fields)

Job description

TARGAN is transforming animal health and food production with next-generation poultry technologies—and we’re looking for a Field Service Technician to join our Nebraska team.

This role is ideal for a mechanically skilled, customer-focused technician who thrives in the field. You’ll be responsible for ensuring the performance and reliability of TARGAN’s advanced chick sexing equipment, directly supporting broiler hatcheries in Grand Island and Fremont, as well as other hatcheries in the area.

What You’ll Do

• Perform preventive maintenance and emergency repairs on TARGAN’s chick sexing equipment during overnight hours.
• Diagnose, troubleshoot, and repair complex electro-mechanical systems.
• Train hatchery staff on the proper operation and maintenance of TARGAN systems.
• Maintain accurate service reports, parts inventory records, and customer communication logs.
• Partner with engineering and research teams to provide field performance feedback and suggest improvements.

What We’re Looking For

• Electro/Mechanical degree or 1–5 years’ technical experience (automation, poultry production, or related fields).
• Strong mechanical troubleshooting and diagnostic skills.
• Ability to read blueprints, electrical & pneumatic schematics.
• Excellent communication & customer service skills; able to work independently.
• Valid driver’s license; able to lift up to 50 lbs and travel daily to customer sites.
• 1st shift, early morning hours position supporting hatchery operations.
• Work performed in poultry hatcheries—warm, humid environments are common.
• Daily travel to customer sites with occasional overnight stays.
• On-call support may be required on weekends or holidays.