I applied through a recruiter. The process took 1 day. I interviewed at Saint-Gobain in Apr 2016
Interview
Phone call from hiring manager - initial phone screen to check for fit; I answered to the best of my ability citing past accomplishments when it came to research and IP segmentation, however, I felt like the interviewer had decided beforehand to not give anyone without a related background a chance.
Interview questions [2]
Question 1
In the middle of a general discussion of experience and education,(having known that I don't have a chemical/materials) I was asked how I would cope with the job requirements.
Also, having asked about my 3 to 5 year plan, tried to play down my ambitious goals saying in an R&D organization, I wouldn't fit in. Wonderful learning experience.