Crown Iron Works
Wade Martinson is a Director of Process Development at Crown Iron Works, where involvement in the R&D "Skunkworks" team focuses on high-impact innovations since January 2019. Previously, Wade served as Technical Director for Cargill Optimizing Services from January 2000 to January 2019, leading a consulting business that leveraged Cargill's engineering R&D for customer projects. Wade's experience at Cargill also includes roles as Senior Principal Engineer and Principal Engineer, supporting technical development and project execution while managing other engineers. Early career roles include Senior Research Engineer at Cargill, Adjunct Professor at Minneapolis Community and Technical College, System Administrator at Barton Research Group, and Tech Aide at 3M. Wade holds a PhD in Chemical Engineering from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology and a BS in Chemical Engineering from the University of Minnesota.
Crown Iron Works
Crown is the global leader in oilseed extraction technology, specializing in customized engineering design, manufacturing and support of equipment for oilseed crushing and refining, biodiesel and oleochemical production, and specialty solid-liquid separation processes. Crown’s customer-focused approach provides extensive design and engineering expertise, proprietary equipment and aftermarket support to deliver full product life cycle solutions that ensure customers optimize plant efficiency and profitability while minimizing downtime. As the preferred partner to the world’s leading multinational oilseed, animal feed and alternative energy processing companies, Crown’s proven reputation for superior quality, superior value, best-in-class equipment and innovative technologies also makes us the supplier of choice for manufacturers of human food, chemicals, pharmaceuticals and nutraceuticals around the world. Choose Crown for: - Preparation - Pressing - Extraction - Protein Concentrates - Customer Process Design – Solid/Liquid Separation - Refining & Fat Modification - Biodiesel - Oleochemicals, Glycerin, Fatty Acids - Industrial Applications - Innovation Center – R&D Pilot Plant - Aftermarket Parts & Services A division of CPM Holdings Inc., Crown is headquartered in Minnesota, USA with regional operations in the United Kingdom, Argentina, Brazil, China, Germany, Russia, and Ukraine, and sales offices in Honduras, Mexico, Netherlands, Lebanon, India and Singapore. CAREERS Looking to apply your talents in a supportive environment that values expertise? As a problem-solving partner for our customers, Crown develops innovative technologies to further customer success worldwide. Crown is committed to developing a diverse workforce that reflects our global presence. Our culture is founded on integrity & creativity, and encourages personal & professional growth to ensure our employees thrive. We offer competitive compensation & benefits program.