
TARGAN is an innovative Animal AgTech company based in Raleigh, North Carolina, focused on sustainable animal health and protein production. Founded in 2015, it develops cutting-edge technology…

TARGAN is an innovative Animal AgTech company based in Raleigh, North Carolina, focused on sustainable animal health and protein production. Founded in 2015, it develops cutting-edge technology…
Headquarters: Raleigh, North Carolina
Founded: 2015
Flagship product: WingScan — AI-driven automated feather/chick sexing
Recent financing: $100M growth financing / credit facility (closed Dec 2025)
Total funding (prior to growth financing): $51,634,999 (reported)
Sustainable animal health and protein production; automation of poultry hatchery and vaccination workflows.
2015
Biotechnology Research
$35,000,000
Series C announced May 25, 2022; Merck Animal Health and Oval Park Capital participated.
$100,000,000
Growth financing reported as a $100M credit facility that closed in December 2025 with an initial funded tranche.
“Institutional investors include Mountain Group Partners, NovaQuest Capital Management, Merck Animal Health (and Merck Animal Health Ventures), Oval Park Capital, and Symbiotic Capital.”
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Position Summary The Automation and Controls Engineer will play a key role in the realization of automated equipment at TARGAN. This position will be hands-on; requiring the Engineer to program, debug, troubleshoot said equipment with the goal of putting machinery into customer facilities.
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Key Competencies & Skills
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Working Conditions Work is performed inside a flex space building consisting of offices, open desk space, laboratory, machine shop, and a manufacturing floor. Level of noise is usually quiet in the office environment and temperature controlled. Noise levels are elevated in the warehouse space where temperatures can vary depending on the outside elements and weather.
All the above duties and responsibilities are essential job functions for which reasonable accommodation will be made. All job requirements listed indicate the minimum level of knowledge, skills, and/or ability deemed necessary to perform the job proficiently. This job description is not to be construed as an exhaustive statement of duties and responsibilities or requirements. Employees may be required to perform other job-related duties as requested by their supervisor. This document does not create an employment contract, implied or otherwise, other than an "at will" relationship.
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