Monicka J
Kovilpatti
Summary
Software Engineer II at Medtronic with strong expertise in Model-Based Development of control logic for surgical robotic systems. Skilled in designing and validating safety-critical MATLAB models. Previously worked at Nissan as an MBD developer for powertrain systems, building robust MATLAB/Simulink solutions.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
Work History
Software Engineer II
Medtronic
03.2025 - Current
- Developed MATLAB/Simulink and Stateflow models for robotic arms and controller logic used in advanced surgical robotic systems.
- Designed and implemented an automated drift-correction tool used by Field Service Engineers (FSEs) to temporarily rectify robotic drift issues observed in hospitals, reducing downtime until hardware replacement.
- Created PowerShell automation scripts that streamlined FSE procedures for drift issues.
- Developed a new endoscope feature that significantly reduces visual disorientation during extraction and reinsertion, and resolved endoscope flipping/orientation issues.
- Automated model simulations using real hospital data to improve validation accuracy and reduce manual effort.
- Enhanced SDLC documentation and quality metrics using DFSS practices.
Senior Engineer
Renault Nissan Technology and Business Centre
09.2021 - 03.2025
- Developed model-based diagnostic algorithms for OBD in MATLAB/Simulink and Stateflow.
- Designed diagnostic strategies for key OBD monitors including CSERS, Catalyst, EVAP, and Thermostat.
- Worked on OBDonUDS and ZEVonUDS implementations, ensuring compliance with diagnostic communication standards.
- Contributed across all V-cycle verification phases.
- Traveled to Nissan Japan to validate the GST diagnostic tool, enabling adoption for the new GST tool.
- Created an automated tool that reduced misfire analysis effort by 98.35%, integrating data extraction, processing, and visualization from vehicle logs.
Education
M.E - Control System
PSG College of Technology
Coimbatore, India05-2021
B.E - Electrical And Electronics Engineering
Jansons Institute of Technology
Coimbatore, India04-2019
Skills
MBD Skills:
- MATLAB Simulink/Stateflow
- MAAB Guidelines
- Unit Testing
- Static Analysis
Automotive Domain Skills:
- J1979-2, J1979-3
- OBD, UDS, CAN
- DDT2000, Silver Scan Tool
- Autosar Basics
Tools
- INCA/MDA
- Git
- MS office
- Reactis
- JIRA
Platform
- Linux/Ubuntu
- System Testing
Methodology
- Agile Development
Accomplishments
Honor Award for fixing false error detection in the Thermostat OBD monitor.
Languages
Tamil
Bilingual or Proficient (C2)
English
Bilingual or Proficient (C2)
Telugu
Intermediate (B1)
Timeline
Software Engineer II
Medtronic
03.2025 - Current
Senior Engineer
Renault Nissan Technology and Business Centre
09.2021 - 03.2025
M.E - Control System
PSG College of Technology
B.E - Electrical And Electronics Engineering
Jansons Institute of Technology