He made his international debut at the 2017 Youth World Weightlifting Championships held in Bangkok, Thailand in the 69 kg class.

Erwin, who won silver medal at the 2002 Asian Games and originally qualified for the 2004 Summer Olympics, but was not allowed to compete due to injury.

[4][5] At the 2019 Asian Junior Championships held in Pyongyang, North Korea, he participated in the 73 kg category, winning his first gold medal.

[8] He represented Indonesia at the 2020 Summer Olympics in Tokyo, Japan and won a bronze medal.

[9][10][11] He won the gold medal in the men's 73 kg event at the 2022 World Weightlifting Championships held in Bogotá, Colombia.