Senior Consulting Engineering · Ontario, Canada

Industrial Automation &
Controls Engineering

Delivering turnkey electrical design, PLC/HMI/SCADA programming, and robotics integration solutions across Canada and the United States for nearly 30 years.

30+
Years Experience
100+
Projects Delivered
20+
Industry Clients
Industrial automation
Industrial Automation
Controls engineering
Controls Engineering
Production line
Production Line Systems
Allen-Bradley ControlLogix PLC Control Panel
PLC Control Systems
Motoman Robot Integration Palletizing Line
Robotics Integration
Engineering
HMI / SCADA Systems
Servo & Motion Control Panel - PowerFlex VFDs Kinetix Drives
Servo & Motion Control

What We Do

Engineering Services

End-to-end industrial automation and electrical design, from concept through commissioning.

Electrical Schematic Design

Complete electrical packages to NFPA 79, NEC, CSA, UL, and IEC standards using AutoCAD Electrical 2024. Full BOM generation included.

AutoCAD ElectricalNFPA 79CSA / ULBOM

PLC / HMI / SCADA Programming

Expert programming across Allen-Bradley, Siemens, Beckhoff, Mitsubishi, and OMRON — from simple machine control to complex multi-axis systems.

ControlLogixSiemens S7BeckhoffIgnition

Robotics Integration

Full programming, simulation, and commissioning of Fanuc, ABB, and Motoman robots for welding, handling, pick-and-place, and palletizing.

FanucABBMotomanRoboGuide

Motion & Servo Control

Multi-axis CIP motion systems — Kinetix, Siemens S120, Rexroth, and PowerFlex platforms for precision positioning and coordinated motion.

Kinetix 6500S120 CU320PowerFlexRexroth

System Commissioning

On-site startup, FAT/SAT testing, and troubleshooting across Canada and the US. Operator training and documentation packages included.

FAT / SATStartupTroubleshootingTraining

IoT & Cloud Integration

Modern factory connectivity via OPC-UA, Azure IoT, Ignition SCADA, and remote access platforms — connecting the plant floor to enterprise systems.

OPC-UAAzure IoTIgnitioneWon

Our Work

Selected Projects

A sample of client engagements across diverse industries and automation disciplines.

Eli Lilly Pharmaceutical Process Line 3D Layout
Pharmaceutical · Eli Lilly Ontario

Eli Lilly

Pharmaceutical Process Line Controls

Complete electrical and instrumentation schematics for pharmaceutical-grade production lines with Emerson Delta V, Rexroth servo, and Class 1 Div 2 intrinsic safety modules.

Emerson Delta VRexrothIS ModulesActual 3D Layout
Vidanta Stage Lift Layout Drawing
Entertainment · Vidanta Resort

▶ Stage Lift System

▶ HMI Screen Controls

Handling Specialty

Stage Lift Systems — Vidanta & ICON of the Sea

Multi-axis synchronized stage lift systems from concept to commissioning. CIP motion control of 4 PowerFlex 755 VFDs using ControlLogix 5000. Video shows the actual HMI control interface; layout is the real Vidanta Resort engineering drawing.

ControlLogixPowerFlex 755CIP MotionActual Project Drawing▶ HMI Video
Husky Injection Molding Fanuc Robot CNC Cell
CNC Robotics Cell · Ontario

Husky Injection Molding

IoT Robotics & CNC Automation Cell

OOP-based automation software for robotics cells integrating OPC-UA, Ignition SCADA, Fanuc robots, and Azure cloud via Beckhoff TwinCAT 3.

Beckhoff TwinCAT 3Fanuc RobotsOPC-UAAzure IoTActual Site Photo
BWXT Nuclear Generator Secondary Robot Packaging Line Layout
Nuclear · BWXT Packaging Line

BWXT / Promation

Nuclear Generator Robot Packaging Line

Complete electrical schematics for nuclear packaging line with Siemens 1515F-2PN Safety PLC, Motoman robots, and Cognex vision systems.

Siemens SafetyMotoman GP50/GP25Festo GantryActual Layout Drawing
Ford Oakville Body Shop Fanuc Robot Framing Line
Body Shop · Ford Oakville

Ford Motor Company

Body Shop Robot Electrical Design

Electrical schematics and PLC logic for 4 sealer robots on Ford Oakville body shop framing mainline using GuardLogix 5000 and Fanuc robots.

GuardLogix 5000Fanuc RobotsAutoCAD ElectricalActual Site Photo
TARGET Distribution Center Conveyor Line
Distribution Center · TX & NY

TARGET / Callisto

Distribution Center Conveyor Lines

Large-scale package conveyor lines with ControlLogix 5000, Wonderware InTouch SCADA, PowerFlex VFDs, and Kinetix servo systems.

ControlLogix 5000Wonderware InTouchKinetix ServoActual Site Photo

About the Company

Nearly 30 Years of Engineering Excellence

Founded in 1996, HONGDA MOTOR-ELECTRICAL LTD. is an independent consulting engineering firm based in Oakville, Ontario. Principal engineer Hugh Chen brings over 30 years of hands-on automation and electrical controls experience across pharmaceutical, automotive, packaging, nuclear, and industrial manufacturing sectors.

Holding both a Master's degree in Electrical Engineering and Interprovincial Licensed Electrician certifications (442A & 309A), Hugh delivers complex projects independently from concept through commissioning.

M.Eng. Electrical EngineeringNortheastern University, China
442A Licensed Industrial ElectricianInterprovincial Certification
309A Construction & Maintenance ElectricianInterprovincial Certification
Certified Fanuc & Motoman Robot ProgrammerFactory-trained & certified
Allen-BradleySiemensBeckhoffFanucABBMotomanFactoryTalkIgnitionOPC-UAAzure IoT
Allen-Bradley ControlLogix PLC Control Panel
Control Systems
Robot
Robotics
Electrical Controls Panel Commissioning Site Photo
Design & Commissioning
Servo & Motion Control Panel - PowerFlex VFDs Kinetix Drives
Industrial Manufacturing

Get in Touch

Let's Discuss Your Project

Available for consulting and contract engagements across Ontario and beyond. Reach out to discuss your automation or controls engineering needs.

Phone
416-561-7286
Email
ch169@hotmail.com
Location
Oakville, Ontario, Canada
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