I applied online. The process took 4 weeks. I interviewed at Mercedes-Benz Research & Development North America (San Francisco, CA) in Mar 2014
Interview
Was contacted, run through a phone interview, and finally an in-person interview. Interview process took place relatively quickly and a decision was made within a month. Overall it was a very standard process, no surprises, loop holes, or abnormalities that showed up. Have seen some relatively poor interview processes in my past and was relieved that this didn't fit into that category