Chaim Rui van de Ven

Electrical Engineer - R&D Hybrid Circuit Breaker (PMCC) @ Eaton

About

I am an Electrical & Computer Engineer specializing in R&D for high‑voltage systems, PCB design, and embedded electronics, soon to graduate from Eaton’s Leadership Development Program. I’ve contributed to next‑generation High‑Voltage DC Hybrid Semiconductor Breaker development, built complex 1,000‑component test PCBs, and led end‑to‑end PCB + firmware development for PowerLine Communication‑enabled luminaires in EX Zone 1 & 2 environments.I thrive in fast‑paced engineering teams where innovation, analysis, and iteration drive progress. My experience across hardware design, embedded software, component validation, and multi‑site collaboration has shaped my ability to take responsibility early and deliver high‑impact technical results.I’m motivated by difficult engineering problems, continuous improvement, and building strong, collaborative teams.

Country

Austria

City

Vienna

Industry

Electrical & Electronic Manufacturing

Skill

AutoCAD, 3D Modeling, Electrical Design, LTSpice, Digital Circuit Design, High‑Voltage DC Systems, Component Design, High-Voltage Engineering, KiCAD, Circuit Breakers, Functional Testing, Digital Signal Processing, Finite State Machines, Team Motivation, Verilog, Unified Modeling Language (UML), Analogue, Presentations, Software Design, Agile Environment

Experience

Electrical Engineer - R&D Hybrid Circuit Breaker (PMCC)

Eaton

2025-9 - Present · 1 yr 1 mo

Vienna, Austria

Worked as an Electrical/Electronics Engineer in a high‑velocity R&D team developing a next‑generation High‑Voltage DC Hybrid Semiconductor Circuit Breaker. Designed and built a 1,000‑component PCB tester in KiCad and maintained three critical test platforms supporting the main control, HMI, and ISO amplifier boards. Led comprehensive validation and test activities that propelled the Hybrid Breaker project through key development gates, ensuring technical readiness and accelerating product progress.

Electronic Engineer – R&D, Global Energy Infrastructure Solutions (GEIS)

Eaton

2024-9 - 2025-8 · 1 yr

Eberbach

Drove a high‑impact technology project to integrate emerging innovations into existing product lines, ensuring strong alignment with stakeholder requirements. Built and nurtured a strategic development partnership with STMicroelectronics’ Powerline Communication (PLC) division. Led the end‑to‑end development of a PLC solution for the Ex‑Lighting portfolio—from early investigation and firmware development to PCB design and prototype realization. Contributed to advancing luminaires for Ex Zone 1 and 2 environments by proactively identifying and integrating next‑generation technologies into Eaton’s product ecosystem.

Junior Electrical Engineer

Eaton

2022-7 - 2023-7 · 1 yr 1 mo

Luton, England, United Kingdom

Maintained existing projects through production disruptions and silicon shortages Played a driving role in the overhaul of a product line, integrating and adapting modern technologies Demonstrated adaptability and flexibility when stepping in to assist in all functions of R&D