Use this sample and step by step explanation for setting meaningful and inspiring employee performance goals for a systems integration engineer.

A systems integration engineer is responsible for developing and managing the engineering of a prototype build and also creates models and algorithms applying performance data to evaluate potential system operation. He/she integrates with hardware OEM/ODM and vendors of chipset and acts as the main contact for resolving technical issues.

Other responsibilities of a professional in this capacity include upgrading new fields and integrating them into third party systems within the customer environment, participate in product development and integrate as well as evaluating new systems. He/she also prepares the test equipment and maintains a record of the test data. Finally, he/she supports the integration of systems at third party labs.

Employee Performance Goals Sample

Employee's Name: Title:
Review Period: __/__/__ to __/__/__ Employee SSN:
Work Location: Supervisor's Name:

Instructions

  1. Setting Goals: List specific goals in the space provided below each competency under "Performance Goals". Assign an appropriate timeline for each goal as well as numeric or financial terms to measure the goal.
  2. Employee Comments: The employee must comment next to each goal under "Employee Comments" with "Okay" for goals which he/she feels comfortable working with, and "Needs Clarification" for goals which he/she believes need to be discussed further. An employee who is comfortable with all the goals can sign the goals at this stage.
  3. Summary: Give a summary of the total time estimated for the employee to have achieved the goals. State action plans and specific milestones to track the goals. Any additional comments agreed between the employee and the supervisor should be noted here.
  4. Human Resources Review: Human resources personnel must confirm that the goals are specific, measurable, achievable, relevant, and time-bound. He/she must then sign the goals in the "Human Resource" section provided under "Signatures".
  5. Signatures: When discussion of the goals has been completed and consensus has been reached, sign the goals and let the employee sign too. Send the final copy to the human resources for inclusion in the employee's professional records.

Performance Goals for Next Period

Performance Goals

Employee Comments

LISTENING SKILLS:

Maintain a calm and composed attitude when someone is venting negative feelings and emotions

Take notes on the important aspect of the conversation if necessary.

[employee comments goal]
SAFETY AT WORK:

Get the building inspected from time to time in order to find areas that need repair or improvement

Make sure to maintain and repair equipment on regular basis regardless of the company's financial status

[employee comments goal]
FACILITATION:

Encourage group members always to work as a team in order to solve problems or accomplish goals

Answer all emails from group members in a timely manner or assign someone to do it if one is not in a position to

[employee comments goal]
NETWORKING:

Join a networking group that has more formality and a clear agenda in order to get more out of it

Ask successful entrepreneurs to discuss how they got to where they are in order to learn the person's approach to business

[employee comments goal]
DEVELOPING OTHERS:

Create time to individually engage each employee in finding out where major problems lies

Balance out working and personal time to bring up a happy workforce

[employee comments goal]
COOPERATION WITH COLLEAGUES:

Set personal goals that cultivate a team spirit in the business

Encourage one another especially during challenging times in the company

[employee comments goal]
CREATIVITY:

Grow creative ideas and turn them into workable solutions that are beneficial to the organization

Be accountable to the management and coworkers to supply the information required

[employee comments goal]
POTENTIAL FOR ADVANCEMENT:

Use your strength to meet the set objectives and grow your career

Go for coaching or training every time the business provides it

[employee comments goal]
SEEING POTENTIAL PROBLEMS:

Be able to relate to each team member in order to gain team's trust and increase their effort in the project

Learn from past mistakes; look at past missteps and how they were solved to help solve future problems

[employee comments goal]
TECHNOLOGY TREND AWARENESS:

Encourage others to embrace the power of virtual workplaces to save time, money, travel, and energy

Learn to ask for assistance when faced with challenges related to new technology trends

[employee comments goal]

Summary

Sections 1-2: To be completed by the supervisor

Section 3: To be completed by the employee

1. Goals completed since last performance feedback

2. Goals for next period

3. Employee comments

Signatures

I acknowledge that I discussed this performance feedback with my supervisor. My signature does not mean that I agree or disagree with this appraisal.
Employee: Date:
Supervisor: Date:
Human Resources: Date:

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