I applied through a recruiter. The process took 3+ months. I interviewed at 3M (Saint Paul, MN)
Interview
The process started with a phone interview and a questionaire. If you can get to the in person interview, you are likely 50% or better. My interview was with 4 people and they are basically looking for competence. If you appear competent and have the credentials... Congratulations.
In order to get this job, you must be open to relocating anywhere THEY want to send you.
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
I was thrown $$$ figures without an actual offer as an ice breaker in an interview. I certainly wasn't expecting it and it took away much of my negotiation capacity.