I applied online. The process took 4 weeks.
A small call with the recruiter. A 30-minute call with the manager for a background check (possibly another 30-minute round), followed by a series of panel interviews with cross-functional partners and managers, senior managers, and directors.
In my personal experience:
The recruiter pretends to be the busiest person on the planet and needs 2-3 follow-ups for everything.
They ask technical questions about manufacturing and processes.
The following metrics were computed from 1 interview experience for the Apple PCBA DFM engineer role in Cupertino, California.
Apple's interview process for their PCBA DFM engineer roles in Cupertino, California is extremely selective, failing the vast majority of engineers.
Candidates reported having very negative feelings for Apple's PCBA DFM engineer interview process in Cupertino, California.