美国工程教育学会的工程技术委员会将工程技术定义为通过高等教育，经验和实践获得的数学和自然科学知识主要致力于为人类造福的现有技术的实施和扩展。工程技术专注于科学和工程的应用方面，为毕业生提供产品改进，制造和工程运营职能方面的实践的准备。工程技术人员适用于涉及应用，制造，实施，工程运营，销售和生产的行业。
The Engineering Technology Council of the American Society for Engineering Education defines Engineering Technology as the profession in which knowledge of mathematics and natural sciences gained by higher education, experience, and practices is devoted primarily to the implementation and extension of existing technology for the benefit of humanity. Engineering technology focuses on the applied aspects of science and engineering to prepare graduates for practice in product improvement, manufacturing, and engineering operational functions. Engineering technologists are suited for industries that deal with application, manufacturing, implementation, engineering operation, sales, and production.