Matthew Koester

Matthew Koester is an experienced professional in automation and control engineering technology, holding a Bachelor of Science degree from Indiana State University and an Associate of Arts and Sciences degree from Lake Land College. Currently serving as an Automation Controls Tech at Versatech Automation since June 2021, Matthew has also worked part-time at Hillside Lawn since February 2019, gaining hands-on experience in landscaping and lawn care. Previous roles include Automation Technician at HELLA, Maintenance Technician at Stevens Industries, Inc., and Project Engineering Tech at Versatech, LLC, where Matthew was involved in PLC overviews, mechanical builds, and electrical panel construction. An early career internship at Yargus Manufacturing Inc. focused on automation programming and testing for production processes, further enhancing technical skills.