Use this sample and step by step explanation for setting meaningful and inspiring employee performance goals for a control system computer scientist.

A control system computer scientist is involved in the development, installation, and maintenance of control systems in information and technology companies including those launched off the premises. He/she researches information to enlighten about innovative designs and theoretical approach to issues in the field.

Apart from creating, installing, and maintaining control systems, he/she also tests theories and developed models through experiments. Other responsibilities include developing solutions in the information and technology field in relation to software and hardware in addition to troubleshooting problems in existing control systems. Lastly, he/she may be required to work with other control engineers in the creation of effective and responsive systems

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

CUSTOMER ORIENTED:

Proactively inform customers on time if there are pending delays.

Not to put pressure or undue influence when closing a deal with a client.

[employee comments goal]
VERBAL COMMUNICATION:

Try not to talk too fast or too slow that the audience cannot understand the intended message.

Listen well enough to be able to give constructive feedback to other people.

[employee comments goal]
TROUBLESHOOTING:

Communicate effectively whether in writing or verbally to ensure people understand what I am trying to pass across.

Develop critical thinking capabilities and skills to solve problems faster and in a unique way.

[employee comments goal]
DEVELOPING OTHERS:

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

Listen keenly to understand what each employee is finding challenging

[employee comments goal]
PHYSICAL ABILITIES:

Stay updated on different types of equipment introduced to the company

Follow the safety precautions keenly to ensure security is maintained at all times

[employee comments goal]
SELF CONFIDENCE:

Start feeling more comfortable when making a decision and standing firm by it

Take new challenges and acknowledge the fact that making mistakes is part of learning

[employee comments goal]
REALISTIC GOAL SETTING:

Be realistic about the time one has set for each goal as well as one's personal background and knowledge about the goal

Tell other people about own goals in order to get physical support or the necessary moral support to reach those goals

[employee comments goal]
GOAL AND OBJECTIVE SETTING:

Set goals that are realistic and exciting in order to feel motivated to achieve them

Take responsibility for own actions and refrain from making excuses or blaming others when one fails to meet own goals

[employee comments goal]
MEETING MANAGEMENT:

Start and end meetings on time and encourage all participants to show up for all meetings on time

Assign clear roles to all participants and put extra effort in making notes during a meeting

[employee comments goal]
PRODUCT KNOWLEDGE:

Learn how different products can be integrated with or connected to other things

Learn to communicate information about products clearly and in a simple language

[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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