In an embodiment a sensor element includes a carrier having an electrically insulating material, a top side and a bottom side, an NTC thermistor arranged on the top side of the carrier and at least two first electrodes configured for electrically contacting the sensor element, wherein the first electrodes are arranged on the top side of the carrier, wherein the sensor element is configured to measure a temperature, and wherein the sensor element is configured for direct integration in an electrically insulating manner.