Hein van der Merwe

Hein van der Merwe is an accomplished engineering professional with over 18 years of experience in electronic design, engineering leadership, and project management. Currently serving as a Principal Engineer at SHL Medical since December 2021, Hein focuses on new product engineering for electronic devices entering the auto-injector market, overseeing design review and manufacturing optimization. Prior experience includes leading manufacturing engineering efforts at Titoma from May 2014 to December 2021, where Hein managed international certification processes and ensured compliance with quality standards. Earlier roles include English teaching and electronic engineering, complemented by advanced degrees in Biomedical Engineering from National Taiwan University and Electronic Engineering from the University of Pretoria.