"Engineering standpoint" refers to looking at something or making decisions based on the principles and knowledge of engineering. It means analyzing a situation or problem using the expertise and perspective of an engineer. Full definition
A little slower, perhaps, but from a software engineering standpoint, I don't think we're looking at new technology as in — expanded hardware — being the problem. (guidohenkel.com)
Ground loops are, from an electrical engineering standpoint, a fairly complex subject. (howtogeek.com)
Every question was pretty easy from a Senior Software Engineer standpoint and I breezed through them fast enough that we had a ton of extra time. (glassdoor.com)