Abstract: In order to produce accurate sensor element in a simple way, the invention provides a method for producing a sensor element (10) for a pressure or force sensor, comprising the steps: a) providing a component (13) to be deformed, c) applying to the component (13) a sensor function and contact layer (24) consisting of a material with a k-factor between 2 and 10, d) planar ablation of the material of the sensor function and contact layer (24) by means of a laser, in such a manner that strain gauges (44) with a resistance structure with a meandering shape and contact pads (46.1, 46.2, 46.3, 46.