FELIX OJWANG
Electrical And Electronics Technologist
Nairobi, Kenya
Summary
Electrical and Electronics Technologist with hands-on experience in IoT-enabled devices, hardware integration, and system-level testing within manufacturing and field environments. Skilled in embedded systems testing, circuit prototyping, debugging, and electrical installation, with a strong focus on quality assurance, fault diagnosis, and root-cause analysis. Experienced in supporting manufacturing processes, aftercare operations, repairs and refurbishment, while using structured test procedures, ticketing systems, and technical documentation to ensure reliable product performance. Adept at cross-functional collaboration, project coordination, and maintaining health and safety compliance across deployment and support activities.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
2
2
Certifications
2
2
Languages
Work History
Embedded Test Engineer
BURN Manufacturing
12.2025 - Current
- Develop and execute comprehensive test strategies aimed at extensively testing the product.
- Design validation protocols and requirements for the product.
- Automate test cases and maintain the test automation framework.
- Identify and implement improvements in the testing process.
- Conduct and lead root cause analysis for complex issues in both hardware and firmware.
- Interface with cross-functional teams to ensure comprehensive test coverage.
- Document test results and report bugs in the issue tracking system.
- Write and maintain well-documented and in-depth test reports.
- Set up and maintain test environments and test equipment.
- Learn and apply industry standards for embedded systems testing.
- Apply relevant standards to ensure product safety and compliance.
- Collaborate with development teams to understand assessed functionalities and validate prototypes, providing feedback for improvements.
- Participate in peer reviews of test cases and other testing documentation.
- Support resolution of PCB design issues with fabrication and manufacturing vendors.
- Support production and setup of new production lines.
- Support field-related operations, including troubleshooting issues found and feeding information back to the design team.
- Work collaboratively with third-party suppliers and external consultants to evaluate PCB and firmware design packages.
- Ensure all test equipment is properly maintained.
Sr Electrical Technician
BURN MANUFACTURING USA LTD.
03.2025 - 11.2025
- Supervision & Leadership: Supervise and guide a team of technicians in the refurbishment and repair process, ensuring quality, efficiency, and timely completion of tasks. Train, mentor, and develop junior technicians to enhance team skill sets.
- Production Support: Provide technical assistance in the assembly line for electric pressure cookers and induction cookers, ensuring smooth production processes and resolving any technical issues that arise.
- Fault Analysis & Diagnostics: Diagnose and identify faults in returned induction cookers and other electronic appliances. Perform root cause analysis on product failures and develop solutions for repair or refurbishment.
- Repairs & Refurbishment: Oversee and lead the repair of defective electric stoves and other appliances, replacing components as necessary. Ensure all refurbished units meet company standards and quality guidelines.
- Remote Troubleshooting: Collaborate with customer support to diagnose and fix units remotely, assisting in field troubleshooting when required.
- Testing & Experimentation: Conduct diagnostics, functional tests, and experiments to support product knowledge, improve repair strategies, and assist electrical engineers in technical assessments.
- Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs): Develop, update, and implement refurbishment and repair SOPs to ensure consistency, efficiency, and compliance with company and industry standards.
- Quality Assurance: Maintain strict quality control processes to ensure that all repaired and refurbished units meet company standards before deployment.
- Inventory & Resource Management: Monitor and manage spare parts inventory to ensure efficient operations, minimize downtime, and optimize repair processes.
- Health, Safety & Compliance: Ensure compliance with health, safety, and environmental regulations, maintaining a safe working environment and proper disposal of irreparable units following company policies.
- Documentation & Reporting: Ensure diligent record-keeping of repair and test data, including faults identified, parts replaced, actions taken, and disposed volumes of e-waste. Prepare periodic reports on fault analysis and other aspects as required.
- Technical Support & Collaboration: Work closely with product design engineers and electrical engineers to support ongoing improvements in product design and reliability. Utilize specialized diagnostic tools, such as voltmeters, ammeters, and ohmmeters, to troubleshoot circuitry issues.
- Other Duties: Perform any other tasks assigned by management to support operations and business needs.
Jr. Electrical Technician
BURN MANUFACTURING USA LLC
03.2023 - 02.2025
- Troubleshoot and repair a wide range of electronic products and appliances, including field-returned IoT-enabled EPCs, and induction cookers.
- Execute experimental tasks and test plans under the direction of hardware and firmware engineers, to support product development and verification.
- Assemble, modify, and maintain electronic circuits and prototypes, including advanced multilayer PCB builds and fine-pitch soldering.
- Conduct detailed diagnostics and root cause analysis on both prototype and production hardware using advanced lab tools (oscilloscopes, multimeters).
- Support embedded system bring-up by flashing firmware, interpreting debug logs, analysing signals, and profiling power behaviour.
- Collaborate closely with engineering teams to identify and resolve system integration issues, accelerating design iterations and functional testing.
- Interpret and analyse electrical schematics and PCB layouts, identifying potential design improvements and supporting documentation reviews.
- Assemble and maintain custom test jigs and semi-automated test setups to support product validation and reliability testing.
- Assist in the development and execution of validation protocols, functional, and environmental testing.
- Record, organise, and manage all technical documentation, including test results, failure analysis, and repair reports.
- Maintain engineering tools, calibration equipment, and test fixtures in optimal working condition, ensuring adherence to ESD and lab safety standards.
- Manage workshop inventory, including spare parts, lab consumables, and prototype tracking systems.
- Work with customer support to remotely diagnose and resolve product issues in the field, supporting field performance improvement, and feedback loops.
- Provide ongoing technical support to electrical engineers, product designers, and contribute throughout the product development lifecycle.
- Participate in continuous improvement initiatives focused on lab efficiency, process optimisation, and product reliability.
Technical Assistant
LIGHTWORLD ELECTRICALS
01.2022 - 03.2023
- Assembling, evaluating, testing, and maintaining electrical or electronic wiring, equipment, appliances, and apparatus.
- Troubleshooting and repairing malfunctioning equipment, appliances, and apparatus.
- Constructing and fabricating parts using hand tools and specifications.
- Reading and interpreting electrical and electronic circuit blueprints, diagrams, and Schematics.
- Advising management on continued use of unsuitable equipment, appliances, and Apparatus.
- Supervising electricians.
- Ordering of electrical supplies and equipment.
- Advising and installing surge protectors, and conducting power quality analysis for different companies under the service level agreement.
- Collaborate with engineers and technicians on technical problem-solving.
- Coordinate technical project tasks, ensuring timely completion.
- Compile and analyse technical data for project reports and presentations.
Electrical and Electronics Engineering Attaché
LIGHTWORLD ELECTRICALS
02.2021 - 05.2021
- Assisted clients with installations, maintenance, and repairs.
- Advised clients on better-quality products.
- Worked successfully with diverse group of coworkers to accomplish goals and address issues related to our products and services.
- Updated and maintained databases with current information.
- Managed inventory and supplies to ensure materials were available when needed.
- Assisted with customer requests and answered questions to improve satisfaction.
- Demonstrated strong problem-solving skills, resolving issues efficiently and effectively.
- Helped acquire the needed extra skilled labour to ensure job completions.
Electrical and Electronics Engineering Attaché
SHILOAH INVESTMENT LIMITED
09.2019 - 12.2020
- Assisted in electrical machines and maintenance.
- Assisted in troubleshooting electrical faults and repair.
- Assisted in modern lighting systems installation and fittings.
- Assisted in main power line laying, termination maintenance.
- Assisted in KPLC metering system installation.
- Assisted in automatic power control systems installation and maintenance.
- Ensured general safety and teamwork management.
Education
Electrical and Electronics Engineering
THE KISUMU NATIONAL POLYTECHNIC
Kisumu 04.2001 - 2021
Skills
Embedded systems support and troubleshooting
Accomplishments
- Integrated and validated embedded hardware components (MCUs, sensors, communication modules), improving system stability and reducing field failures.
- Supported debugging of IoT devices at firmware and hardware levels.
- Assisted in design verification and system-level testing of embedded devices prior to production release.
- Improved device reliability by identifying and resolving recurring hardware integration issues during testing and deployment.
- Developed and executed structured test procedures for hardware and system-level validation, improving defect detection before production.
- Performed functional, regression, and end-to-end testing on embedded systems, reducing post-deployment issues.
- Conducted root-cause analysis on hardware failures, contributing to corrective actions and continuous improvement initiatives.
- Documented test results, defects, and corrective actions using issue-tracking tools, improving traceability and quality reporting.
- Supported manufacturing and assembly processes by troubleshooting electrical and functional defects on production units.
- Reduced rework and scrap rates by identifying common assembly and component issues and feeding findings back to production teams.
- Enrolled refurbishment of IoT-enabled pay-go induction cookers.
- Developed repairs and refurbishment SOPs.
- Recognized by the engineering manager for successful hardware and software testing [engineering tests] in Uganda, paving the way for product launch.
- Trained Jr technicians.
- Streamlined workflow by consolidating lengthy processes and redundant documentation that resulted in more effective and timely completion of repairs.
- Improved repair TaT to 24hours thus customer satisfaction.
Attributes
- Attention to Detail: I have a keen eye for detail, allowing me to identify even the most subtle electrical issues and ensure precise and accurate installations.
- Problem-Solving: I am adept at analysing complex electrical problems, developing innovative solutions and implementing them effectively.
- Time Management: I excel in managing multiple tasks, prioritizing deadlines, and delivering projects within specified timelines.
- Communication: I have excellent interpersonal and communication skills, enabling me to work collaboratively with team members, communicate technical information effectively, and provide clear instructions to clients.
Hobbies and Interests
- Understanding complicated circuits
- Designing and fabricating circuits
- Nature
- Community Service
- Team Sports
Certifications
EPRA Class C-2 licnce
KETRB - Certified Engineering Technician
References
NAME: Berita Nduvya
POSITION: Hardware Engineering Manager
COMPANY: BURN MANUFACTURING USA LLC
EMAIL; berita.nduvya@burnmfg.com
CONTACTS; +254711492284
NAME: Eng. James Kagochi
POSITION: Sr. Electrical Engineer
COMPANY: BURN MANUFACTURING USA LLC
EMAIL; james.kagochi@burnmfg.com
CONTACTS; +254725252663
NAME: Amuom Chepline
POSITION: Electrical Supervisor
COMPANY: LIGHTWORLD ELECTRICALS
CONTACTS; +254703830131
NAME: Philip Omusumbwa
POSITION: Electrical Supervisor
COMPANY: SHILOAH INVESTMENT LIMITED
CONTACTS; +254724337405
Certification
EPRA class C-2 licence
Timeline
Embedded Test Engineer
BURN Manufacturing
12.2025 - Current
Sr Electrical Technician
BURN MANUFACTURING USA LTD.
03.2025 - 11.2025
Jr. Electrical Technician
BURN MANUFACTURING USA LLC
03.2023 - 02.2025
Technical Assistant
LIGHTWORLD ELECTRICALS
01.2022 - 03.2023
Electrical and Electronics Engineering Attaché
LIGHTWORLD ELECTRICALS
02.2021 - 05.2021
Electrical and Electronics Engineering Attaché
SHILOAH INVESTMENT LIMITED
09.2019 - 12.2020
Electrical and Electronics Engineering
THE KISUMU NATIONAL POLYTECHNIC
04.2001 - 2021