Managing engineers for success

To be successful as a manager of engineers, there are three parties that should benefit: Employer, Engineer, and the Manager. Without all three, long term success may not be assured. While the advice given in this paper could apply to managing a wide range of personnel, the focus will be placed on engineering personnel. The authors have spent most of their career working in electromagnetic compatibility positions that include: EMC Test Engineer, EMC Design Engineer, Lead Engineer and Laboratory Manager Roles. Over 25 combined years spent managing technicians and engineers. Much of what is covered in this paper is lessons learned from working for various managers and our own success and failures as managers.