Connor Reinauer - Controls and Automation Engineer - Ring Container Technologies

Summary

Controls Engineer with 5+ years of experience designing, troubleshooting, and optimizing industrial automation systems across multi-site operations. Strong background in PLC programming (Allen-Bradley), SCADA/HMI systems, and real-time data integration using SQL and custom applications. Known for rapidly diagnosing complex system issues, integrating multi-vendor equipment, and delivering reliable solutions in high-pressure environments. Experienced with industrial networking, cross-functional system integration, and deploying scalable monitoring solutions.

Overview

5

years of professional experience

1

Certification

Work History

Controls and Automation Engineer

Ring Container Technologies

Fort Worth, TX

09.2021 - Current

Serve as the sole Controls Engineer for a high-volume manufacturing facility, owning all automation systems, upgrades, and troubleshooting
Lead end-to-end controls projects including design, planning, contractor coordination, and on-site execution
Act as a corporate-wide controls resource, supporting multiple facilities with system troubleshooting, commissioning, and integration
Led installation and commissioning efforts across five U.S. plants, rapidly adapting to new systems and environments
Spearheaded modernization of control systems across HDPE blow molding lines and supporting equipment, improving system reliability and standardization
Designed and supported PLC-based control systems (Allen-Bradley / Studio 5000 / RSlogix 500)
Developed and maintained HMI/SCADA interfaces (FactoryTalk View / Connected Components Workbench)
Built and enhanced SQL Server–driven data systems for real-time production tracking
Implemented enhancements to a C# application interfacing with PLC and SQL data
Integrated and troubleshot multi-vendor automation systems (ABB, Yaskawa, FANUC, Siemens, Omron, Keyence)
Led integration of autonomous guided vehicles (AGVs)
Configured industrial Ethernet networks (VLANs, managed switches)
Provided 24/7 support for plant-critical systems
Contributed to in-house vision systems saving ~$250K per machine

Education

B.S. - Mechanical Engineering

University of North Texas

Denton, TX

05-2021

Skills

PLC Programming: Allen-Bradley (RSLogix / Studio 5000)
SCADA / HMI: FactoryTalk View Studio, Connected Components Workbench, Ignition, AVEVA-Wonderware
Programming & Data: C#, SQL Server (T-SQL), Python
Industrial Protocols: Ethernet/IP, TCP/IP

Systems Integration: Allen-Bradley and Siemens PLC's
Industrial networking with VLANs and switches (Cisco)
Troubleshooting: Root cause analysis, system diagnostics