Exactly this. A capable engineer can learn whatever's needed. The idea that you should hire only niche specialists sounds good but is completely wrong-headed. T

Exactly this. A capable engineer can learn whatever's needed. The idea that you should hire only niche specialists sounds good but is completely wrong-headed. The best engineers I've ever worked with were good because they would and could pick up whatever was needed. Specialists OTOH are usually narrow-minded and lacking in motivation—and of little use outside of their one small niche.